Asm. Dawn Fantasia

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection from placing a cap on the number of mobile sport fishing permits issued each year. It requires the department to begin selling these permits annually on December 15 and to process applications in the order they are received. Starting in 2027, applicants must also hold a valid registration with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program to receive a permit. Additionally, the legislation mandates that at least 10 percent of the revenue from these permits be used to maintain Island Beach State Park.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes farming a legally allowed activity in every zoning district across New Jersey, ensuring that local governments cannot ban it. By classifying farming as an "inherently beneficial use," the law overrides any existing local rules that might restrict or prohibit agricultural production on any parcel of land. The legislation defines farming broadly as the production of agricultural or horticultural products and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new program within New Jersey's Economic Development Authority to support the construction of new nuclear energy facilities in the state. The legislation directly affects the Authority, developers, and municipalities by granting it expanded powers to acquire land, manage projects, and secure funding for these facilities. Key provisions allow the Authority to purchase property, enter into contracts for construction and operation, and accept financial aid from federal, state, or other sources. Additionally, the bill permits the Authority to charge fees to cover administrative and operational expenses related to the nuclear energy projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to reimburse volunteer firefighters for periodic cancer screenings that are not covered by their personal health insurance. Starting five years after beginning service, eligible firefighters can receive up to $1,250 every three years for exams covering various cancers, with the amount adjusted annually for inflation. The law ensures there are no out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles or copayments, and treats volunteer firefighting as an occupational condition for reimbursement purposes. Funding for these payments will come from the state's general fund, and firefighters must provide appropriate records to claim the benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries with brain injuries. It requires that these rates match the average reimbursement for Day Habilitation Services Tiers D and E (currently $9.89 per 15 minutes) as used for developmental disability services. The policy directly affects approved brain injury service providers who deliver these programs to Medicaid beneficiaries. This amendment expands existing law, which previously only set minimum rates for community residential services, to now include structured day program services.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the income limit that currently restricts eligibility for New Jersey's $250 property tax deduction for seniors and disabled citizens. Under the current rules, only residents with an annual income of $10,000 or less qualify for this benefit, but the amendment would allow individuals earning more than that threshold to still receive the deduction. The change directly affects elderly and disabled homeowners, cooperative residents, and their surviving spouses who currently cannot access the tax relief due to higher incomes. If passed by voters, the amendment would expand financial assistance to a broader group of low-to-moderate income residents while maintaining the existing $250 deduction amount.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution urges the President and Congress to exempt Social Security benefits from federal income tax. The resolution highlights that while many states do not tax these benefits, federal law currently allows taxation of up to 85 percent of benefits for higher-income recipients. It requests that federal legislation be introduced to remove this tax burden entirely. The resolution is a formal request to the federal government and does not directly change any laws within New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum grant amount available to New Jersey farmers for farmland stewardship activities from $20,000 to $100,000 per application. The legislation directly affects farmers who manage land preserved for agricultural use and wish to undertake projects like installing deer fencing or implementing soil conservation measures. By raising the funding cap, the bill allows for larger-scale improvements to preserved farmland without changing the existing rules on how grants are distributed per acre. This change aims to address rising costs associated with maintaining and restoring farmland while keeping the program's overall structure intact.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to allow milk dealer license applications to be submitted electronically through its website. Currently, applicants must print a form, fill it out, and mail it in, but this change would let them submit their applications online. The law would take effect two years after it is passed. It directly affects businesses that want to sell milk and simplifies the application process for both dealers and the state agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a previous requirement that personalized handguns must have microstamping technology to be sold or transferred by licensed dealers in New Jersey. It also eliminates the mandate for individuals to purchase firearm liability insurance in order to legally possess a gun within the state. Additionally, the legislation updates legal definitions for terms such as antique firearms, destructive devices, and explosives to clarify what items fall under these categories. These changes directly impact gun dealers, firearm owners, and the state's regulatory framework regarding the sale and possession of weapons.