Asm. Harold J. Wirths

Co-sponsor A 5904

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4212

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes Center for Career Relevant Education and Talent Evaluation of New Jersey at Thomas Edison State University.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2249

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Revises number of qualified disabled veterans' businesses required to designate set-aside contract from three to two.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's requirement for designating set-aside contracts for disabled veterans' businesses, reducing the number of qualified businesses needed from three to two. It directly affects state contracting agencies and disabled veterans' businesses by making it easier to qualify for these set-aside contracts, which reserve work for veteran-owned businesses. The change aligns New Jersey's standard with federal guidelines and neighboring states, addressing challenges caused by the low number of registered disabled veterans' businesses in the state. The amendment modifies existing law to allow set-asides when at least two qualified businesses can bid fairly on the contract.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5810

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY 2024 environmental infrastructure funding program.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4955

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Designates portion of State Highway Route 71 as "John Tarantino Highway."

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5495

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Clarifies types of firearms allowed to be carried or transported while hunting.*

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that hunters with a valid handgun permit (under N.J.S.2C:58-4) or who are authorized to carry handguns generally (under N.J.S.2C:39-6) may carry those handguns while hunting. It explicitly permits carrying but prohibits using handguns to hunt any game, maintaining existing restrictions on firearm types for hunting. The bill amends New Jersey's hunting statutes (R.S.23:4-44, -12, and -13) to add this exception, aligning with recent changes to handgun permit laws following the *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen* Supreme Court decision. It directly affects licensed hunters who carry handguns for personal protection during hunting activities.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3142

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 5-year pilot program authorizing $1 million annually in state grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The grants fund purchasing and rehabilitating abandoned homes for homeless veterans, as well as modifying existing primary residences for eligible veterans with disabilities or low income. Eligible veterans must be homeless (living in shelters, temporary housing, or without legal occupancy rights) or low-income (earning ≤50% of median household income). Grants can cover accessibility modifications (like ramps), home repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades that reduce utility costs by 10% or more.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5808

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Appropriates $15,564,293 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 3642

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires MVC to place designation on motor vehicle's registration information indicating registrant is deaf.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5809

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Amends lists of projects eligible to receive loans for environmental infrastructure projects from NJ Infrastructure Bank for FY 2024.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track