Asm. Dawn Fantasia

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey county clerks to remove registered voters from mail-in ballot lists under three specific conditions: if USPS returns their ballot mail, if they haven't used mail-in voting in two years, or if their address is undeliverable via USPS systems. Before removal, clerks must send written notice explaining the reason and providing steps to continue voting by mail, with a 30-day response window. Voters who don't respond within 30 days are removed and receive a notice with a reapplication form. The policy directly affects voters who miss mail-in ballots, go inactive for two years, or experience address changes, ensuring only active, valid voters receive mail-in ballots.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities to create ordinances imposing fines for illegal overcrowding in residential buildings with four or fewer rental units. Landlords or tenants can face fines up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for subsequent violations within five years, depending on who caused the overcrowding (e.g., tenants exceeding lease limits without consent). It requires municipalities to provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing before fines are imposed, and exempts owner-occupied properties unless rooms are rented in violation of law. The bill does not change housing occupancy standards but adds enforcement tools for local code violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3802) requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to automatically register eligible applicants for voter registration when they apply for or renew a driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID card, unless they decline. It directly affects residents applying for MVC services who meet voting eligibility requirements (e.g., age, citizenship, residency). Key provisions include: requiring MVC to provide clear notices about automatic registration and eligibility, using separate forms for ineligible applicants (who cannot register), and ensuring voter data is transmitted securely to the Secretary of State while protecting privacy for domestic violence victims. The law also mandates that address changes submitted to MVC update voter records automatically, unless declined.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits most government entities, schools, and employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for the general public. It exempts healthcare workers and others at licensed health facilities who must get vaccinated to work with medically vulnerable patients, maintaining existing exemptions for medical or religious reasons. The bill also creates a state reimbursement program for healthcare workers to cover out-of-pocket vaccine costs not covered by insurance, requiring them to certify the expense causes financial hardship and isn't a standard insurance copay. Eligibility requires verifying costs aren't covered by health benefits, employer coverage, or standard insurance cost-sharing.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities with approved affordable housing plans (under the Fair Housing Act) to prioritize certain affordable housing units for specific groups. It enables corporate employers to give priority to their low/moderate-income employees for housing units they sponsor, farm owners to prioritize migrant workers who meet income requirements, and housing owners to prioritize family members for accessory units. The bill also exempts these prioritized units from requiring "affirmative regional marketing," allowing them to count toward the municipality's housing obligation under state law. This directly affects eligible residents seeking affordable housing through employer or family-sponsored units in certified municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a three-year pilot program offering tax credits to New Jersey commercial farms that donate edible fruits and vegetables to local charities. Farm operators can claim a 50% credit (up to $5,000 per donation period) against their corporation business tax or gross income tax for the wholesale value of donated produce. To qualify, farms must obtain written verification from charities detailing the donation’s variety, grade, quantity, and value, with the Secretary of Agriculture setting monthly wholesale value rates. The program caps total annual credits at $100,000 and requires donations to be documented through a standardized form. It directly affects commercial farms and qualifying charities, aiming to incentivize food donations while reducing tax liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 360) prohibits New Jersey school districts and public colleges from banning active-duty military members or veterans from speaking to students at school events, classes, assemblies, graduation ceremonies, or student groups. It requires schools to forward any correspondence from military/veterans seeking to speak to county superintendents and mandates that schools cannot adopt policies blocking such addresses. Violations risk state aid reductions for school districts (via the Commissioner of Education) or public colleges (via the State Treasurer). The law applies immediately to all public educational settings in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (AR 64) introduced by the New Jersey Assembly. It condemns Hamas's October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel and reaffirms New Jersey's support for Israel and the Jewish people. The resolution states it will be sent to Israel's U.S. ambassador and New Jersey's congressional representatives. It does not create new laws or policies, but expresses legislative support following the attacks.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special license plates for honorably discharged veterans. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of honorable discharge (like a DD-214 form) and pay a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual fee. The plates must display "Veteran" and the veteran's military branch insignia, designed with input from the Adjutant General. Fees collected fund a dedicated veterans' support account, with initial costs potentially offset by private donations up to $25,000. The program requires annual certification of costs and can be discontinued if fees don't cover expenses for two consecutive years.

Maddy summaryAJR 101 designates June 1 of each year as "Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day" in New Jersey to honor his community contributions. The bill recognizes Bob Popovics - a Trenton-born Marine Corps veteran, Seaside Park resident, and founder of the fly-tying company Pop Fleyes - who operated Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville and was influential in New Jersey's fishing community. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation for this day, symbolically celebrating his legacy of service and local impact. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on specific groups.