Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill allows small New Jersey municipalities (under 12,000 population without police departments) to hire qualified candidates without civil service exams if the Civil Service Commission fails to provide a certified hiring list within 30 days or if the list yields no suitable candidates. The municipality must use a waiver form approved by the Commission, and the hired candidate must complete a working test period to gain civil service status. The Commission cannot require the municipality to replace such hires later, even if a standard eligible list becomes available.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires underground structural assessments before starting public highway or transit projects near operating or retired mines in New Jersey. It directly affects transportation projects (like roads, bridges, or transit lines) in areas with known or potential mine hazards, particularly in northern and central counties. The key mechanism mandates the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to develop guidance on mine proximity risks and require assessments to prevent subsidence-related damage, with the Department of Transportation coordinating the process. The law aims to prevent infrastructure failures like recent sinkholes on I-80 by making safety evaluations mandatory before construction begins.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state and local law enforcement agencies to submit monthly, anonymized data on firearm permit applications - including applicant demographics (race, ethnicity, gender identity), application status, denial reasons, and location - to the Attorney General. The Attorney General must compile this data (starting retroactively from June 23, 2022) and publish initial and monthly public reports online. It directly affects all applicants for handgun carry permits, purchase permits, and firearm purchaser ID cards by mandating transparency in licensing outcomes. The law aims to provide public data on permit approvals and denials, including potential disparities, without altering existing licensing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the information required on New Jersey marriage or civil union license applications. It prohibits the Department of Health from asking applicants to provide either (1) the number of times they've been married or entered a civil union, or (2) the name of their most recent spouse or civil union partner. The bill also clarifies that Social Security numbers collected for these forms must remain confidential and can only be used for child support enforcement, not released as public records. This change directly affects anyone applying for a marriage or civil union license in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New Jersey's participation in the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote" (a component of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact). It removes all references to this agreement from New Jersey law, ending the state's commitment to allocate its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner if enough states joined the compact. The repeal reverts New Jersey to its current system where electoral votes are awarded to the candidate winning the state's popular vote (winner-takes-all). This change affects how New Jersey's 14 electoral votes would be cast in presidential elections, ensuring they align with the state's voting results rather than a national popular vote. The bill is pending legislative action as of its introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to increase penalties for impersonating a law enforcement officer who also commits another crime. Currently, impersonating an officer is a fourth-degree crime; this bill elevates the penalty to a third-degree crime if the impersonator commits a fourth-degree or more serious offense (like theft or assault) during the impersonation. A third-degree crime carries penalties of up to $15,000 in fines, 3-5 years in prison, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who impersonate officers and use that deception to commit additional crimes, making their actions subject to harsher sentencing.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey electric utilities from raising rates specifically to cover smart meter installation costs. It requires utilities to publicly disclose rate increase details (amount, date, reasons, and impact) 30 days before and after any increase, with fines up to $10,000 for noncompliance. For rate hikes causing a 5%+ average bill increase, utilities must report to the federal Department of Energy 60 days in advance and provide annual reports on service interruptions and overdue bills. The bill also bans disconnecting service or charging late fees for affected ratepayers for six months following such significant increases. These provisions directly protect residential and business electricity customers from unexpected costs while increasing utility transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's process for defining flood hazard areas. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to update flood maps to align with federal FEMA standards, mandating that state flood hazard zones must be at least as protective as FEMA's 100-year floodplain maps and no more than one foot above FEMA's designated elevation. The bill also delays implementation of the proposed NJPACT flood rules until after June 1, 2038, unless the Legislature passes a specific resolution authorizing them. These changes directly affect property owners, developers, and local governments needing permits in flood-prone areas, as they govern where construction can occur and what safety standards apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey employers who pay up to $5,000 annually toward the student loans of qualifying STEM graduates. It directly affects employers in the state who hire full-time employees with STEM degrees from New Jersey public colleges, who live and work in New Jersey, and have outstanding, non-defaulted student loans. Employers can claim this credit against corporation business tax or gross income tax, with eligibility certified by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The credit applies to loans paid on or after the date the bill takes effect (January 1 following enactment).

Maddy summaryACR 14 proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly protect New Jersey residents' right to keep and bear arms in the state constitution. It would amend Article I, paragraph 1 to state that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed," making this right explicit in state law. Currently, the state constitution protects rights like life, liberty, and property but does not specifically mention firearm ownership. If approved by voters, this amendment would require a statewide vote at the next general election following final legislative approval. The bill does not change existing gun laws but would establish a state constitutional right that aligns with the federal Second Amendment interpretation.