Asm. Linda Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles (max 20 mph) and low-speed electric scooters (max 19 mph) in New Jersey to register these vehicles with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and maintain liability insurance. Registration costs $8, expires after 11 months, and requires MVC approval of the vehicle type. Owners must carry minimum liability coverage of $35,000 per person for bodily injury, replacing prior exemptions that allowed operation without registration or insurance. The bill directly affects all residents who own or operate these devices on New Jersey roads and paths.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's State Board of Education to create a biotechnology endorsement for career and technical education teaching certificates. It allows certified teachers to teach biotechnology courses in public high schools (grades 9-12). To qualify for this endorsement, teachers must meet one of four requirements: hold a bachelor's degree in biotechnology-related fields, a master's in biology/chemistry, an existing medical laboratory technician certification, or relevant industry work experience. The endorsement applies statewide to all public schools.

Maddy summaryThe Manufacturing in Higher Education Act (A1828) creates a $10 million annual grant program to fund manufacturing education at New Jersey colleges and vocational schools. It requires state agencies to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and establishes a new Advanced Manufacturing Council to coordinate industry partnerships and workforce development. The grants will support new programs or expand existing ones in manufacturing fields, with 50% allocated to county colleges, 25% to four-year institutions, and 25% to vocational districts. Additionally, the bill designates a state liaison to assist manufacturing businesses with marketing, referrals, and workforce reskilling initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 77) is a symbolic statement of support for Ukraine and its citizens amid Russia's ongoing conflict. It condemns Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, 2022 invasion, and violations of international law, while expressing solidarity with Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic aspirations. The resolution requires sending copies to Ukraine's U.S. and U.N. ambassadors but does not create new laws or affect any specific group. It is a non-binding declaration reflecting New Jersey's position, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Innovation Partnership" to support emerging technology businesses across New Jersey through regional focus areas (northern: financial technology/cybersecurity, central: healthcare/life sciences, southern: agriculture/aviation, shore: renewable energy/autonomous vehicles). It creates an Innovation Fund to provide grants to certified nonprofit organizations, requiring private sector matching of funds for each grant. The program prioritizes nonprofit partners with diverse leadership and locations in designated municipalities, while specifically targeting support for minority and women's emerging technology businesses. Partners must report annually on their activities to the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Safe Remote Learning Program within New Jersey's Department of Education to support public schools (including districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools) that implemented partial or full-time remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It requires remote learning facilities to meet health/safety standards, provide necessary devices and internet access for all students, and be staffed appropriately. Schools must allow student access to these facilities upon parent request, with priority given to students eligible for free meals or with essential worker caregivers. The state will reimburse schools for facility costs using federal pandemic relief funds, such as those from the CARES Act.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A1074 bill prohibits state agencies, including the Motor Vehicle Commission, from sharing driver personal information like names, addresses, license numbers, or Social Security numbers with other states. This specifically blocks the disclosure of such data when other states seek to issue fines for violations captured by speed cameras or red light cameras. The law defines "personal information" broadly to include identifiers like photographs and contact details. It takes effect immediately, preventing New Jersey from aiding out-of-state citation enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires property owners to submit an affidavit of title when recording deeds, enhancing fraud prevention. It mandates specific disclosures for property transfers (including new construction details with "NEW CONSTRUCTION" labeling) and requires county recording offices to notify the property owner whenever a deed is recorded. To cover notification costs, the bill allows an additional $2 fee per deed recording and lets owners provide preferred contact information (mail/email) for these notifications. The law directly affects anyone recording or receiving a deed for real property in New Jersey, aiming to prevent unauthorized property transfers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to regularly share locations of safe disposal sites for used needles and prescription drugs with the Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system. The information will be made available to anyone calling 2-1-1 who requests it. It directly affects residents seeking safe disposal options for medical waste, particularly those managing at-home medication use or injection-related items. The requirement takes effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public high school students in New Jersey who observe Ramadan to opt out of required physical education classes and school sports programs during the holy month. Students must submit written notice to their principal before schedules are finalized, and can substitute physical education with an instructional course or study hall that provides equivalent graduation credits. Student-athletes may also be excused from sports, cheerleading, or intramural programs with written notice to their coach, and coaches cannot penalize them for this absence. The policy specifically accommodates Muslim students fasting during Ramadan, without exempting them from other required health education courses.