Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's primary election ballot rules by making it optional for county clerks to label candidate positions with identifiers like "1A," instead of requiring it. Currently, county clerks must include such labels on primary ballots, but this bill would allow them to decide whether to use them. The change applies only to the labeling of ballot positions and does not affect other ballot design requirements, such as candidate arrangement or font rules. County clerks would gain more flexibility in ballot design while maintaining existing standards for consistency and clarity.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to ensure annual prescribed burns on minimum acreage in the Pinelands area and statewide, starting within one year of enactment. The acreage targets increase annually: beginning at 25,000 acres in the Pinelands plus 10,000 statewide, rising to 50,000 acres in the Pinelands and 20,000 statewide by year six. Prescribed burns must occur between November and March, prior to wildfire season, and may be conducted by the state, federal government, or approved landowners under existing law. All relevant state agencies must integrate these requirements into environmental and land management plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's State Lottery Commission to display the overall estimated odds of winning any prize on lottery tickets and the official website. For non-draw games (like scratch-offs), the odds must appear prominently on every ticket sold. For draw-based games (where numbers are randomly drawn), the odds must be available at point of sale and on the website, expressed in a standardized format determined by the Commission. The bill directly affects lottery players by making winning probabilities more transparent and targets the Commission to implement these disclosure rules.

Maddy summaryBill A5678 prohibits New Jersey state contractors and financial institutions from sharing data with "foreign adversaries" (defined as entities acting against U.S. national security). It requires the Department of the Treasury to create and maintain a public list of entities that sell, transfer, or disclose data to such adversaries, making them ineligible for state contracts, subsidies, tax benefits, or public works registrations. Entities listed must be notified and given a chance to contest inclusion, with false certifications risking fines up to $2 million and a five-year contract ban. The bill also bans state banking or insurance with financial institutions on the list, aiming to protect state data from foreign security threats.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public high schools (grades 9-12) to hold an annual 30-minute assembly in November (coinciding with Veterans Day) providing age-appropriate information about the U.S. military's structure, veterans' contributions to society, ROTC, service academies, and other military pathways. Schools must also host a separate veterans appreciation event each year, such as honoring veterans, featuring veteran speakers, or participating in military-themed educational activities. Public schools must consult local veterans associations to develop these events. The law applies to all affected schools starting with the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). It requires the DEP to develop a statewide plan mapping all abandoned mines, identifying the most dangerous sites (like those threatening structures or water quality), and creating a ranked list of reclamation projects. The program will use a new "Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Fund" to finance projects - either through direct DEP action, grants to municipalities, or private landowners - without requiring property owners to pay. The fund will collect federal grants, state appropriations, and donations to address risks like mine subsidence and water degradation across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires underground structural assessments before starting public highway or public transportation projects near operating or retired mines. It affects state transportation authorities like the Department of Transportation, New Jersey Transit, and the Turnpike Authority, as well as their contractors. The key mechanism requires entities to obtain guidance from the Department of Labor's mine safety section, conduct assessments if needed, and submit results within 10 business days. For high-risk sites, it mandates post-construction monitoring using techniques like elevation scans and ground-penetrating radar. The goal is to prevent subsidence-related damage, ensure public safety, and avoid infrastructure disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's bribery statute (N.J.S.2C:27-2) to clarify that it applies to benefits received either before or after an official act. The amendment explicitly states that "benefit as consideration" includes any unauthorized benefit, regardless of timing relative to the act. It directly affects public officials who may accept or offer benefits in exchange for votes, decisions, or duties in government matters. The change responds to a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited federal bribery law to pre-act benefits, ensuring New Jersey's law covers all such exchanges.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution designates May 18 of each year as "Six Triple Eight Day" in New Jersey to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-African American, all-female U.S. Army unit that served during World War II. The resolution commemorates their historic achievement in delivering over 14 million pieces of backlogged mail to U.S. personnel in Europe under difficult conditions. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day. The resolution specifically recognizes that 28 New Jersey women served in the unit, including those from Allentown, where one member was born on May 18.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 188 urges the Governor of New Jersey to declare an energy generation emergency. It cites New Jersey's loss of over 20% of its generating capacity in eight years and rising energy demands driven by data centers and industry growth as key reasons. The resolution calls for the Governor to prioritize expanding energy infrastructure and lowering electricity costs for consumers. This is a non-binding request to the Governor, not a law that would directly affect residents or businesses.