Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryACR 49 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would clarify New Jersey's constitution by removing any requirement for municipalities to provide housing opportunities for all income levels through zoning or land use regulations. It specifically amends two constitutional sections to state that residents have no constitutional right to housing in every municipality and prohibits the state legislature from passing laws that force municipalities to create housing programs via zoning rules or fees. The amendment would also prevent state laws from overriding local zoning ordinances related to housing. This proposal directly affects municipalities by eliminating potential state mandates for housing development and aims to reverse obligations stemming from the Mount Laurel court cases. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future general election.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public and private schools participating in athletic associations (like NJSIAA or NCAA) to designate sports teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on biological sex. It prohibits students assigned male at birth from joining female-designated teams, requiring disputed cases to be verified through a physician's statement confirming reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The law protects schools from penalties for maintaining sex-segregated teams and provides legal remedies for students denied athletic opportunities or facing retaliation due to violations. It directly affects all K-12 schools and colleges in New Jersey affiliated with major athletic associations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) from accepting certain U.S. immigration documents as proof of identity when issuing driver's licenses or ID cards. Specifically, it bans the use of documents related to deportation or removal issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Homeland Security (DHS), including orders of release or supervision. The law directly affects applicants seeking standard driver's licenses, ID cards, or permits who might otherwise rely on these immigration documents for identity verification. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1238) changes New Jersey's farmland assessment rules to include forested lands and woodlands used for producing USDA-designated specialty crops, such as maple syrup. It directly affects landowners growing these specialty crops on forested property by exempting them from the standard requirement to submit a woodland management plan. The key provision allows these lands to qualify for agricultural assessment status without the usual management plan, provided the crops are officially designated as specialty crops by the USDA. Landowners must still submit annual applications documenting the specialty crop production and USDA designation to maintain the assessment benefit.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New Jersey calculates state school aid for SDA (formerly Abbott) school districts. It requires that the value of properties exempt from local property taxes (like those under the Long Term Tax Exemption Law) be included in the district's equalized property valuation when determining state aid. This means SDA districts located in municipalities with significant tax-exempt properties will have their local wealth measured more accurately, potentially adjusting the amount of state aid they receive.

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 creates a tax credit for New Jersey businesses that develop and construct anaerobic digestion facilities processing food waste. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 50% of facility development costs, capped at $250,000 per facility, for six years. The total tax credits awarded statewide cannot exceed $15 million, and the credit applies against the corporation business tax. The bill defines "food waste" to include processing residues and used cooking oils but excludes donated food or consumer waste.

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.