Asm. Dawn Fantasia

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to promote state-produced aquaculture products (farmed fish and shellfish raised in New Jersey waters) through the existing Jersey Fresh Program. It mandates the department to create a specific quality grading system for these products - distinct from wild-caught seafood - and allocate $25,000 annually from the General Fund to fund advertising and promotion. The program will apply only to aquaculture products meeting state quality standards, expanding Jersey Fresh's current focus on locally grown produce. This change directly affects New Jersey aquaculture producers seeking to market their products under the state's agricultural branding initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to match the Statewide voter registration system with jury records to identify and remove non-citizen voter registrants. Specifically, it mandates an agreement with the courts to cross-check voter data against juror records - including requests for excuses based on non-citizenship - to remove ineligible registrations. The matching applies retroactively to all available jury records since 1994, when New Jersey allowed voter registration at driver's license offices. This process aims to improve the accuracy of voter rolls by ensuring only eligible citizens remain registered.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers a state income tax deduction equal to the capital gain realized from selling certain real property interests to qualified conservation organizations. It directly affects landowners who sell property (either at full market value or for less than full value in a "bargain sale") to groups preserving land through programs like Green Acres, farmland preservation, or wildlife conservation. The deduction covers the profit from the sale portion, with specific rules for allocating costs in bargain sales where part is treated as a charitable donation. The policy aligns with federal tax treatment for conservation donations and applies to sales benefiting conservation programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers oversight of on-farm dairy processing inspections from the Department of Health to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. It requires the Agriculture Department to collaborate with the Department of Health and local health boards when conducting these inspections. The bill also authorizes the Agriculture Secretary to create implementing rules under existing state law. This change directly affects dairy farmers and processors operating on-farm facilities in New Jersey by shifting their inspection responsibility to a new agency. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded counseling program to provide mental health services for family members of New Jersey's active-duty military personnel and disabled veterans. Eligible family members (spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners, or children of active-duty service members or disabled veterans who live in New Jersey) can receive up to 10 annual counseling sessions - either in-person or via telehealth - reimbursed by the state. The program requires the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to create a statewide provider list, set reimbursement rates, track session usage, and run outreach campaigns. Mental health professionals must agree to provide all 10 sessions per family member to qualify for reimbursement. The bill defines "disabled veteran" as a New Jersey resident honorably discharged with a VA-recognized service-connected disability.

Maddy summaryNJ A2657 provides a one-time $10,000 deduction from gross income for specific New Jersey taxpayers in 2020. It directly affects married couples filing jointly (or heads of household/surviving spouses) with taxable income under $250,000, and single filers or married filing separately with income under $125,000. The deduction is added to existing personal exemptions and applies only to the 2020 tax year. This policy change reduces taxable income for qualifying low-to-moderate income households, as specified in the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to create a website where voters can report problems with mail-in ballots they receive (e.g., ballots sent to wrong addresses or deceased voters). The website would let voters submit their contact details and describe issues, with reports automatically sent to local election officials for follow-up. It also establishes a "Vote by Mail Study Commission" to investigate mail-in voting accuracy, including holding public hearings and recommending improvements to prevent errors like sending ballots to inactive or non-resident voters. The commission must report its findings to the Governor and Legislature within one year, after which it expires.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits terminally ill New Jersey patients (with a 12-month life expectancy) to access investigational drugs, biological products, or devices (post-phase 1 clinical trials) and FDA-approved treatments used off-label for their condition. Patients must consult with a licensed NJ physician, consider all FDA-approved options first, and provide written consent. Manufacturers may supply these treatments without charge or require patient payment for manufacturing costs, but are not required to provide them. Hospitals must administer FDA-approved drugs off-label upon patient request, and participating physicians receive liability protection for adverse outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6th of each year as "Ronald Reagan Day" in New Jersey, recognizing the former president's historical contributions. It requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. The bill has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government programs, or funding - it is purely a symbolic commemoration. It does not create new laws, alter existing policies, or affect any specific group. The resolution is procedural and aligns with similar commemorative measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Community Affairs to create and maintain an annual online list of all state and federal mandates imposed on municipalities and counties that lack full funding. The list must include a cost estimate for local governments to comply with each mandate. It directly affects local governments (counties and municipalities) and ultimately property taxpayers, as unfunded mandates increase local budget pressures. The commissioner must update and post this list annually by July 1st, providing transparency about financial obligations.