Rep. John DiMaio

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3873) removes the requirement for local government officers in New Jersey to disclose the specific address of their home or secondary residence on annual financial disclosure statements. Instead, officers must provide only a brief description including the county and municipality where the residence is located. The change applies to disclosures for the officer's home or secondary residence where they or their immediate family live, while other disclosure requirements (like income sources, business interests, and property details) remain unchanged. This affects all local government officers required to file financial disclosure statements under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-532) would require public school districts to provide vouchers covering 75% of tuition at nonpublic schools for students whose parents withdraw them due to objections about curriculum content. It specifically protects objections related to material conflicting with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or morality. The voucher amount is calculated based on the district's per-pupil spending, prorated for remaining school days. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Education Committee (introduced January 13, 2026) and would directly affect parents who withdraw children over curriculum disputes and the school districts funding those vouchers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a surtax on non-public utility businesses with over $1 million in taxable net income. The surtax, which was set at 2.5% for 2018 and 1.5% for 2020-2021, is eliminated for all tax periods beginning January 1, 2019. Affected businesses will no longer owe this additional tax. The repeal takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for most New Jersey public officials and employees to maintain their principal residence in the state. It removes the current residency rule from state law, except for limited existing exceptions such as temporary faculty positions at state colleges and employees working primarily outside New Jersey. The bill also eliminates the current exemption committee process that allowed special requests for exceptions. This change directly affects thousands of state workers, including those in executive, legislative, judicial branches, and public education, by removing a longstanding residency obligation. The law would take effect upon passage, with no new exemption process needed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to post detailed curriculum plans online for each grade level at least 30 days before the school year starts. It mandates that districts include specific information like course units, learning objectives, and details about textbooks/materials used. School districts must also post when and where parents/legal guardians can review these materials before they are used in classrooms. The bill applies to all public school districts and takes effect for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A526 requires gas stations to display the exact amount of State and Federal taxes per gallon on price signs at fuel pumps, replacing the current option to simply state "includes taxes." This affects all retail gas stations selling motor fuel in New Jersey, mandating specific tax figures instead of generic statements like "Includes all Taxes." The bill amends existing laws (P.L.1938, c.163 and P.L.1952, c.258) to require signs to state "Includes [State tax] N.J. Tax - [Federal tax] Federal Tax" below the price. The change ensures transparency about tax components in the final price consumers pay at the pump.

Maddy summaryACR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing New Jersey municipalities to create partial property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and first responders' primary homes. It would authorize cities or towns to pass local ordinances providing exemptions of up to 10% of a home's assessed value for active volunteer members of fire companies or first aid/rescue squads serving that municipality. The exemption applies only to the primary residence of eligible volunteers, with municipalities deciding the exact percentage (up to 10%) and the state not required to reimburse lost tax revenue. This amendment must be approved by voters before it can take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care professionals to provide new or expecting parents who receive positive test results for Down syndrome or other conditions diagnosed before birth (prenatally) or after birth (postnatally) with written information about outcomes and referrals to support services. The state Department of Health must establish a hotline, maintain a website with resources, and expand peer support programs to connect parents with community assistance and evidence-based information. The bill coordinates with a federal law and seeks federal funding to implement these services without requiring state funds for initial implementation.

Maddy summaryACR 29 is a New Jersey legislative resolution requesting Congress to call an Article V convention of states. The bill seeks to propose constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. It functions as a continuing application, meaning New Jersey's request remains active until two-thirds of states make similar requests on the same issue. This is a procedural step (not a law) to initiate a potential constitutional convention process, directly affecting New Jersey's legislative action and the broader state-level effort to influence federal governance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "New Jersey Pandemic Bill of Rights for the Welfare of Individuals," granting specific protections to all New Jersey residents during pandemics, disease outbreaks, or public health emergencies. It requires health care facilities to safeguard nursing home residents and those with preexisting conditions, ensure proper medical evaluation before discharge, provide adequate care and therapies, allow family visitation, and maintain attorney access as essential services. The Commissioner of Health must publish these rights online, and all health care facilities must post them prominently. The bill directly affects vulnerable populations like nursing home residents and patients in medical facilities, aiming to prevent repeat of issues seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as restricted family access and inadequate care.