Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts volunteer emergency service organizations (like fire departments and ambulance services) from New Jersey's charitable organization registration and reporting requirements. It modifies existing law to remove these groups from the obligation to file detailed "long form" registrations and annual financial reports with the Attorney General. The exemption specifically applies to organizations that would otherwise need to comply with the state's charitable solicitation rules. This change reduces administrative burdens for these volunteer groups without altering their tax-exempt status.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers of farm equipment and lawn mowers sold in New Jersey to provide independent repair shops and equipment owners with the same diagnostic tools, repair documentation, and software updates they give to their own authorized repair centers. It mandates that parts, tools, and documentation be sold at "fair and reasonable terms" based on actual costs and market rates, excluding research costs. The law specifically covers farm equipment (like tractors and combines) but excludes regular vehicles, and protects trade secrets while ensuring owners can access security reset documentation. It does not force manufacturers to sell equipment but requires them to make necessary repair resources available to independent providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program to connect New Jersey county college students with paid manufacturing internships through partnerships with local manufacturers. County colleges applying for grants must partner with approved manufacturers, prioritize internships in high-demand occupations, and use 85% of grant funds for student stipends while reserving 15% for program administration and career counseling. Students who complete these internships earn academic credit toward their associate's degree and may receive job offers from participating manufacturers. The program requires annual reporting on participation numbers, skills gained, job placements, and fund usage to track outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain rooming and boarding houses, as well as cooperative sober living residences, to comply with municipal land use regulations like zoning rules. It specifically mandates that applicants for a state Class F license to operate a cooperative sober living residence must submit written approvals from local zoning, fire, health, and building authorities with their license application. Currently, these facilities were exempt from municipal land use regulations (though subject to construction codes), but this bill removes that exemption for land use. The change directly affects owners and operators of these housing types in New Jersey, requiring new paperwork for state licensing. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's bribery statute (N.J.S.2C:27-2) to clarify that receiving any unauthorized benefit - whether before or after an official act - constitutes bribery. It directly affects public officials, party leaders, and voters who might accept such benefits in exchange for decisions, votes, or official actions. The key change adds that "benefit as consideration" includes payments received at any time relative to the official act, not just before. This update responds to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited similar federal law to pre-act benefits. The amendment ensures New Jersey's law covers all bribery scenarios involving timing of benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 232) creates a 10% tax credit against New Jersey's gross income tax for businesses that spend money on research and development (R&D) activities conducted within New Jersey. It directly affects companies subject to New Jersey's gross income tax that incur qualified R&D expenses or make basic research payments, including those that previously couldn't claim the federal R&D credit. The credit is calculated similarly to the federal version but only applies to R&D done in New Jersey, and it cannot be used for expenses already covered by other tax benefits. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years. The goal is to incentivize in-state R&D investment to support technological and economic growth.

Maddy summaryBill A-155 exempts public institutions of higher education in New Jersey from paying motor vehicle registration fees for vehicles not used for pleasure or hire. This applies to all public universities, colleges, county colleges, and junior colleges defined under state law, including Rutgers and state-funded institutions. The bill amends existing law (R.S.39:3-27) to explicitly add these entities to the list of exempt organizations, aligning them with other government and nonprofit groups already excluded. The exemption covers registration fees but does not affect other vehicle-related costs or requirements.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey bill A-1277 creates a new misdemeanor (disorderly persons offense) for individuals who wear masks to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense in a public gathering of masked people. It directly affects people committing crimes while masked in group settings, but excludes Halloween activities, religious or historical events, weather protection, religious head coverings, and medical masks. The law requires the person to also be charged with the underlying crime and prohibits combining this charge with other offenses to reduce sentencing. Violations carry up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

Maddy summaryAJR 11 designates the fourth Saturday of September each year as "New Jersey Hunting and Fishing Day" to recognize the recreational, economic, and conservation value of these activities. The bill directs the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance and requires the Division of Fish and Wildlife to publicize the day while coordinating it with one of the state's existing free fishing days. It directly affects New Jersey residents, state agencies, and wildlife conservation programs by promoting awareness of hunting and fishing opportunities. The resolution has no new funding or regulatory changes - it solely establishes a recognized day to highlight these activities' benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's prohibition on public contracts with entities engaging in Iran's energy sector. It lowers the threshold from $20 million to "more than $0" for goods/services provided to Iran's energy sector (including oil, gas, or nuclear activities) or for financial institutions extending credit to such entities. State agencies, school boards, and local contractors are directly affected, as they must now avoid contracts with any entity providing even minimal goods/services to Iran's energy sector. The change aligns New Jersey's policy with federal sanctions aimed at restricting Iran's energy revenue, which the bill states supports U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from funding terrorism or weapons of mass destruction.