Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3739) designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about preventing water-related accidents and drowning. It directly affects public schools and students in grades kindergarten through five, encouraging the Department of Education (with the Department of Health) to provide resources for water safety education during this month. Key provisions include supporting school presentations, partnerships with nonprofits, and educational activities focused on age-appropriate safety practices. The bill aims to address drowning as a leading cause of death for young children, per CDC data, through proactive school-based learning.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill modifies health care benefit rules for elected public officials. It removes part-time elected officials (those working fewer than 35 hours weekly) from eligibility for employer-paid health care coverage. The bill also prohibits all elected officials from receiving any payment from their employer for waiving health coverage, including those who had previously waived coverage. Additionally, it codifies the Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit as a permanent state entity.

Maddy summaryACR 16 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add a new right to New Jersey's state constitution, guaranteeing the people's right to fish, hunt, trap, and harvest fish and wildlife as part of the state's heritage. If approved by voters, it would require state laws and regulations managing fish and wildlife to preserve traditional methods for species historically pursued by hunters, anglers, and trappers. The amendment also mandates that these activities be the preferred method for controlling invasive or overpopulated species, while balancing conservation for future generations. This is a procedural proposal requiring voter approval at the next general election, not an immediate law.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a $375 minimum tax for New Jersey S corporations with New Jersey gross receipts under $100,000 annually. It directly affects small New Jersey S corporations (pass-through business entities) that generate less than $100,000 in total revenue within the state. The key change removes the minimum tax obligation, meaning these businesses will pay no tax if their calculated tax liability is below $375, while other tax rules remain unchanged. This applies to S corporations with qualifying low gross receipts, not to other business types.

Maddy summaryAJR 105 designates November 7 of each year as "Remembering Victims of Communism Day" in New Jersey. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events. It commemorates historical events linked to communist regimes, including the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and associated human rights abuses documented in the resolution. This is a procedural resolution establishing an annual observance, not a law imposing new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 536) requires voters to present specific forms of identification at polling places during elections. Acceptable IDs include a New Jersey driver’s license, REAL ID card, state ID, passport, military ID, or voter registration card. If a voter doesn’t show ID or the ID doesn’t match their registration, election officials may challenge their eligibility, but the bill states this does not deny the voter the opportunity to establish their right to vote. The bill would take effect January 1, 2022, if enacted.

Maddy summaryAR 16 is a New Jersey Assembly resolution urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to comply with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (NCVIA). Specifically, it calls for HHS Secretary to submit the legally mandated biennial reports detailing actions taken to improve vaccine safety, which HHS has not done since 1989. The resolution does not create new requirements but seeks to compel HHS to fulfill existing obligations under the NCVIA. It directly affects HHS and Congress, as it requests congressional action to enforce the law. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state health officials and other government entities from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of attending public K-12 schools. It directly affects all students and schools in New Jersey's public elementary and secondary education system. The law bans any state requirement for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to attend school, removing a potential mandate. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes an age restriction that currently prevents retired law enforcement officers in New Jersey from obtaining a special permit to carry a handgun. It directly affects retired police officers, sheriffs, and other retired law enforcement personnel who are barred from the permit if they are under a specific age (e.g., 65). The amendment eliminates the age requirement, allowing retired officers to apply for the permit without age limitations while still meeting other standard eligibility criteria like background checks. This change updates the law to align retired officers' eligibility with active officers, who are already exempt from similar restrictions without age barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires construction employers in New Jersey to clearly display and provide written notice to all employees about their workplace rights, including unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime pay, and protections against retaliation under the existing Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act (P.L.2007, c.114). Employers must post the notice in accessible locations and provide written copies at hiring or upon request, in English, Spanish, and other languages needed based on the workforce. Employers who fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $1,500 for a first violation and $5,000 for repeat violations within five years. The notice must also include contact details for filing complaints with the Labor Department about rights violations.