Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill limits how New Jersey school districts can use "cap banking" to raise property taxes beyond normal limits. It clarifies that districts may carry forward unused tax authority (called "cap banking") but restricts annual increases to no more than 6% compared to the previous year's levy. Districts that use cap banking must rebuild their "cap bank" in the following two years, preventing repeated large tax hikes. The bill directly affects school districts seeking to exceed standard tax levy caps, ensuring property tax increases remain moderate and predictable for residents.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 56) expresses support for a federal bill (H.R. 3585) that would require the U.S. President to submit an annual report to Congress about extradition requests. The report would detail the number of fugitives in foreign countries (like Portugal and Cuba) sought by the U.S., diplomatic efforts made, case durations, resolution rates, barriers to extradition, and data on U.S. citizens sought by other nations. It is named after two New Jersey victims - Walter Patterson (killed in 1962) and State Trooper Werner Foerster (killed in 1973) - whose alleged killers are among the fugitives residing abroad. The resolution aims to provide data to evaluate and strengthen U.S. extradition efforts, without changing existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a New Jersey law requiring public school employees (including those in school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects) to live in the state. It removes this residency requirement for a three-year period, directly affecting all current and future public school staff in these institutions. The key mechanism is amending state law to exempt these employees from the residency rule, which previously mandated that their principal residence be in New Jersey. This change applies broadly to all public school positions without exception during the three-year term. The bill does not alter other existing residency requirements for state government employees or create new exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 55) is a symbolic statement condemning the publication and distribution of images that incite, glorify, or justify violence against law enforcement officers. It specifically references recent circulating images, including a graphic social media post by an NFL player depicting a police officer being harmed, and connects such content to extremist groups like ISIS. The resolution does not impose legal restrictions or penalties - it only formally expresses opposition to these images and urges citizens to counter offensive speech with more speech, while acknowledging First Amendment protections. It will be sent to state and federal officials, police associations, and the President as a formal expression of support for law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill would provide a property tax rebate to disabled veterans who own or rent their primary residence in New Jersey. It directly affects disabled veterans, including those experiencing financial hardship due to high property taxes and rental costs, as highlighted by the bill's findings (73% of NJ veterans have disabilities, with 518 homeless veterans in the state). The rebate is intended to help prevent homelessness and reduce financial burdens for this group. The bill defines key terms like "homestead" and "disabled veterans" but does not specify the rebate amount or exact eligibility calculations in the provided text. It is currently pending before the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryWeston's Law extends New Jersey's human trafficking statute to include recruiting or coercing a juvenile to join a gang or drug trafficking scheme. This change allows prosecutors to seek waiver of juvenile jurisdiction for such cases, meaning the court may refer the case to adult court without the juvenile's consent if the juvenile was 15 or older and the act would constitute a serious crime if committed by an adult. The bill updates the juvenile waiver process to explicitly list human trafficking as a qualifying offense alongside crimes like murder, robbery, and drug trafficking. The court must consider factors such as the juvenile's age, maturity, and prior record before deciding to waive jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryBill A 1291 requires New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission to establish stricter testing standards for licensed cannabis testing laboratories, directly affecting all facilities currently operating under P.L.2021, c.16. Key provisions include mandating validated testing methods, detailed documentation for lab procedures, and an external audit program using statistical tools to detect anomalies or fraud in test results. The bill also creates a secret shopper program to anonymously verify compliance with packaging, labeling, and safety rules at cannabis retail facilities. These changes aim to improve product safety and testing accuracy across medical and adult-use cannabis markets, with enforcement including potential product recalls or facility penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 406) amends three criminal statutes to explicitly include "theft of a motor vehicle" (car theft) as a qualifying crime under felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault laws. It expands existing provisions so that if someone causes death or serious bodily injury while committing or fleeing after a car theft, the offense will be prosecuted as murder (not a lesser charge) under N.J.S.2C:11-3, or aggravated manslaughter under N.J.S.2C:11-4. This directly affects individuals who cause injury or death during car thefts, potentially elevating their charges and penalties. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding resolution (AR 17) introduced by the New Jersey Assembly. It urges Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform and the President to enforce existing immigration laws, citing a 2023 record of 3.2 million border encounters with undocumented individuals and an estimated 16.8 million undocumented immigrants nationwide. The resolution specifically notes New Jersey's estimated 755,000 undocumented residents and states that illegal immigration threatens the nation's foundation. As a symbolic request, it has no legal effect and will be sent to federal officials for their consideration.

Maddy summaryAJR 52 designates the third full week in May each year as "Roxie's Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging communities, schools, and officials to promote drowning prevention awareness through local activities. It focuses on raising public awareness about proven safety strategies, such as close adult supervision, pool barriers, swimming lessons, and life jackets for non-swimmers. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents, particularly parents and caregivers of young children, by highlighting preventable drowning risks. This is a procedural resolution with no new regulations, solely aimed at increasing community awareness.