Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3577) provides a tax credit against New Jersey's corporation business tax for businesses developing anaerobic digestion facilities that process specific types of food waste. The credit covers up to 50% of development costs or $250,000 per facility, whichever is lower, with a total statewide cap of $15 million across all qualifying facilities. To qualify, businesses must apply for certification proving the facility processes defined food waste (excluding donated food or consumer waste) and submit cost documentation to the Environmental Protection Commissioner. The credit is available for six years and requires a report on the program's effectiveness after six years.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection and State Agriculture Development Committee to create model wildlife management plans for open space and farmland. It mandates that state and local governments using constitutionally dedicated funds or Green Acres bond act moneys for land acquisition must adopt one of these model plans for the specific property and any other lands they've acquired with such funds. Local governments may alternatively submit a pre-existing wildlife management plan for approval instead of using the new models. The bill also clarifies that wildlife management activities under these plans qualify as "stewardship activities" for which constitutionally dedicated Corporation Business Tax (CBT) revenues can be used.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary sales tax exemption for small businesses in New Jersey operating within areas affected by ongoing public highway construction projects. To qualify, a business must have 50 or fewer full-time employees, be independently owned, and be based in New Jersey. The exemption applies only during the active construction period of the highway project (from start to completion) and requires businesses to apply for approval from the Division of Taxation. Approved businesses receive a certificate specifying eligible locations and the duration of the exemption.

Maddy summaryThis is an Assembly Resolution (not a law), expressing support for pregnancy resource centers in New Jersey. It specifically condemns Attorney General Matthew Platkin for issuing broad subpoenas to these centers, which require ten years of documents about their operations and donors. The resolution highlights that these centers provided over $3.6 million in free services and goods (like pregnancy tests, diapers, and baby supplies) to 23,000 people in 2022. It characterizes the subpoenas as an "overbroad" misuse of power targeting centers offering abortion alternatives. The resolution has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic statement from the Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax credits for manufacturers of equipment for advanced nuclear facilities and establishes a program to provide incentive tax credits to developers building advanced nuclear energy facilities in New Jersey. Manufacturers of nuclear equipment can receive a 15% credit (up to 25% for minority/women/veteran-owned businesses) for equipment and facility improvements. Developers must demonstrate their project is economically feasible at a current or decommissioned nuclear site, meet environmental standards, pay prevailing wages, and contribute 20% of project costs to qualify for credits. The bill also creates a $50 per megawatt-hour grant for the first 25 years of operation for the state's first advanced nuclear facility, funded through a fee on electric utilities.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A2402 authorizes special license plates for active and honorably separated U.S. Coast Guard members, their spouses, parents, and business owners they control. Applicants pay a $50 one-time fee and $10 annual renewal fee, with proceeds funding a dedicated "Coast Guard License Plate Fund" that annually allocates money to the U.S. Coast Guard. The plates must display the Coast Guard seal and design approved by the Motor Vehicle Commission in consultation with the Coast Guard. Implementation requires 500 pre-paid applications and $25,000 in initial funding from the Coast Guard or private donors before plates can be issued.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a separate disorderly persons offense for individuals who wear masks to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense in a public place with other masked people. It specifically prohibits this behavior unless the mask-wearing falls under key exceptions, such as for Halloween celebrations, religious head coverings, weather protection, or medical reasons. Violating this provision is punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both, and the conviction cannot be merged with the underlying crime for sentencing purposes. The law applies only when someone is already charged with another offense under New Jersey's criminal code.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3004) restricts how genetic testing can be conducted on DNA samples from newborns and crime victims. It requires informed consent for most genetic testing, but explicitly permits law enforcement to use crime victim/witness DNA *only* to identify the suspect in the specific investigation where the sample was collected - preventing its use to identify family members. For newborns, it limits DNA testing to authorized newborn screening programs for health conditions. The bill also requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant or court order to access DNA information, strengthening privacy protections for individuals.

Maddy summaryAJR 193 designates April 27th of each year as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in New Jersey. The resolution honors Ulysses S. Grant's historical connections to the state, including his birthplace, Civil War service, presidency, and summer visits to Long Branch. It requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. This is a ceremonial resolution with no new laws or funding, solely recognizing Grant's contributions to New Jersey and the nation.

Maddy summaryBill A4771 requires individuals and businesses receiving New Jersey state benefits - including contracts, loans, tax breaks, grants, or licenses - to certify that they are authorized to be in the U.S. under federal law. It directly affects anyone seeking state financial assistance or privileges, including employers who must verify employees' work eligibility. The bill mandates the Department of Labor to create a standard certification form requiring this verification, with penalties only for knowingly false statements. State agencies must incorporate this form into existing application processes rather than creating a new system. The policy aims to ensure state benefits are reserved for those legally permitted to reside or work in the U.S.