Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to create a website where voters can report problems with mail-in ballots they receive (e.g., ballots sent to wrong addresses or deceased voters). The website would let voters submit their contact details and describe issues, with reports automatically sent to local election officials for follow-up. It also establishes a "Vote by Mail Study Commission" to investigate mail-in voting accuracy, including holding public hearings and recommending improvements to prevent errors like sending ballots to inactive or non-resident voters. The commission must report its findings to the Governor and Legislature within one year, after which it expires.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 6th of each year as "Ronald Reagan Day" in New Jersey, recognizing the former president's historical contributions. It requires the governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. The bill has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government programs, or funding - it is purely a symbolic commemoration. It does not create new laws, alter existing policies, or affect any specific group. The resolution is procedural and aligns with similar commemorative measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill (AR 15) requires New Jersey Assembly bills or resolutions with 41 or more sponsors to be added to the official calendar within two meetings of the Assembly after reaching that sponsor count or receiving second reading. It also creates a process for prime sponsors to request committees be relieved of stalled bills (with 41+ sponsors) that haven’t been reported after three committee meetings, triggering automatic second reading. Additionally, the bill mandates four annual "Special Order Speeches" (15 minutes each, limited to 1 hour per party) and two annual public comment periods (5 minutes per speaker) at committee meetings, both broadcast online. These changes apply to all Assembly rules governing bill scheduling, committee proceedings, and public engagement.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3216) changes New Jersey tax law to require municipalities to tax improvements like buildings, dams, and other structures on publicly owned land used for public water supply protection. Currently, the land itself is taxed, but improvements on public water supply property are exempt - unlike similar improvements on privately owned water supply land. The bill aligns public and private treatment by making these improvements subject to local property taxation in the same way as on private land. This change aims to provide municipalities with additional tax revenue from public water infrastructure, as stated in the bill’s purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Medical Examiners to create a certification process for non-physicians (like licensed estheticians or technicians) to legally perform laser tattoo removal. It mandates that non-physicians must meet specific qualifications, pass approved testing, and complete continuing education to obtain certification. Certification is required before offering these services and must be renewed every two years. The law directly affects non-physician service providers seeking to enter the tattoo removal field, establishing standardized safety and competency requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how certain municipal court judges are appointed in New Jersey. It shifts authority away from the Governor and Senate for judges of joint municipal courts (serving multiple towns) and central municipal courts (serving entire counties), placing it instead with local agreements or county governing bodies. For joint courts, the method of selection is set by the municipalities' agreement; for central courts, county executives or governing bodies make appointments. This affects judges in these specific court types, while judges for single-municipality courts remain appointed locally as currently required. The change is designed to align with a proposed constitutional amendment eliminating state-level involvement in these appointments.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands requirements for public awareness signage about human trafficking. It adds 10 new locations where businesses and facilities must display the Commission on Human Trafficking's sign, including gas stations, staffing agencies, law enforcement offices, nail salons, and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offices. The sign must be 8.5x11 inches, in 16-point font, and bilingual (English/Spanish), containing the national trafficking hotline number. Businesses failing to display or replace defaced signs face $300 fines for first offenses and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects the listed establishments by mandating visible signage to aid trafficking victims.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 619) creates a new criminal offense for "doxxing," defined as knowingly sharing someone's personal details (like address or phone number) online without consent to cause fear of harm, violence, or stalking. It specifically targets disclosures that create a serious risk of bodily injury, stalking, or severe emotional distress (mental anguish) to the person or their close relations - such as family, household members, or close associates. Exceptions apply for good-faith disclosures to the public about suspected unlawful conduct, to law enforcement, or during official investigations. Violations are a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine), escalating to a third-degree crime if serious harm occurs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Main Street Economic Growth Program to provide financial support to small towns in New Jersey. It directly affects municipalities with under 11,000 residents (that are county seats, contain federal opportunity zones, or are over 70% developed) and businesses operating in their designated "Main Street areas." The program will offer loans, loan guarantees, tax credits, and technical assistance to local businesses within these designated zones to encourage growth. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will administer the program, with towns needing to formally designate Main Street areas through ordinances before businesses can access the support.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 179) requires correctional facilities to determine if inmates are U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the U.S. If an inmate is not a citizen or lacks legal status, the facility cannot release them to the general public - only to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials. Facilities must document citizenship status and legal presence for all inmates, and if they cannot verify it, they must assume the inmate is unlawfully present. Violations carry civil penalties set by the Corrections Commissioner. The bill directly affects correctional facilities and non-citizen inmates deemed unlawfully present in the U.S.