Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryAJR 179 establishes a seven-member "Commission on Apprenticeship Program Promotion" in New Jersey to study how to effectively promote apprenticeship programs to high school students. The commission, appointed by key state officials including labor and education leaders, will examine ways to demonstrate the value of apprenticeships - combining classroom learning with on-the-job training - and the economic opportunities they provide upon completion. The commission must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its organization, after which it will dissolve 30 days later. This resolution does not create new programs but focuses on research and recommendations to improve student awareness of existing apprenticeship opportunities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the forfeiture of all pension benefits for elected or appointed New Jersey officials convicted of any crime related to their public office, regardless of whether their pension system covered that specific position. It expands current law, which previously only applied when the pension system covered the office involved in the crime. Boards managing pension funds must now order full forfeiture upon conviction for office-related misconduct, though they may consider factors like the severity of the crime, the official's service history, and other mitigating circumstances before deciding on partial forfeiture. The law applies to all public officials serving in elected or appointive roles, ensuring pension benefits are contingent on honorable service.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local governments to notify their governing bodies when a sex offender who committed a crime against a minor (under 18) registers to live in the municipality. It prohibits such offenders from residing within 500 feet of schools, child care centers, or playgrounds, with exceptions for those already living there, in correctional facilities, or granted specific exemptions by a court or parole board. The bill applies only to sex offenders convicted of offenses against minors, not all registered sex offenders. Its goal is to enhance public safety by reducing proximity between these offenders and children gathering in designated areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a certification process for non-physicians (such as licensed estheticians or technicians) to legally perform laser tattoo removal in New Jersey. It requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to establish specific standards, including qualification criteria, testing procedures, and continuing education requirements. Non-certified individuals would be prohibited from offering these services, and certification would need renewal every two years. The bill directly affects non-physician practitioners seeking to provide tattoo removal services and aims to standardize safety and training under state oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's self-defense laws by clarifying when force or deadly force is legally justified. It states that people may use non-deadly force to defend themselves against an immediate threat without needing to retreat, and may use deadly force to prevent death, serious injury, or specific violent crimes (like murder or robbery) without retreating - allowing "stand your ground" protection if they're lawfully present and not committing a crime. The bill replaces existing statutes (N.J.S.2C:3-4 through N.J.S.2C:3-7) with these clearer standards, directly affecting anyone using force in self-defense, including citizens and law enforcement. It focuses on defining the circumstances where force is legally permissible, not on new penalties or procedures.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A4407) increases daily pay for election workers from $300 to $400 per election (primary, general, or special). It also raises additional compensation for workers managing signature copy registers: from $12.50 to $20 for one worker, or $6.25 to $10 each for two workers sharing the duty. The state will increase its reimbursement to counties from $225 to $325 per election worker, meaning counties still cover $75 of the $400 daily rate. The bill directly affects election workers and county governments across all New Jersey counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt certain plastic materials processed at advanced plastic processing facilities from New Jersey's solid waste disposal and recycling laws. Specifically, plastics transported to and processed using chemical methods like gasification, pyrolysis, or solvolysis would no longer be classified as "solid waste" under state law. The exemption does not apply to plastics labeled with codes 1 (PETE) or 2 (HDPE). Advanced plastic processing facilities would still be subject to environmental regulations governing air and water pollution. This change would primarily affect plastic processors using these advanced chemical conversion methods.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 137) urges Congress and the President to pass the "Laken Riley Act." The resolution states the Act would require federal custody for migrants who enter the U.S. illegally and are accused of theft or burglary. It references the 2024 murder of Laken Riley, a nursing student, by Venezuelan migrant Jose Antonio Ibarra - who had prior minor arrests (including shoplifting) but wasn't detained due to gaps in immigration enforcement. The resolution claims this policy would prevent similar tragedies by ensuring such individuals face federal custody. The resolution itself has no legal effect and serves only as a symbolic endorsement of the proposed federal legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2165) allows spouses and dependent children of active-duty military service members to maintain New Jersey in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities if the service member is transferred to another state. It specifically applies to those who were already enrolled in a New Jersey public institution before the transfer and maintain continuous enrollment. The bill also extends this benefit to military dependents who attended New Jersey high school for at least three years, regardless of where they live when enrolling. These changes amend existing law (P.L.1985, c.231) to ensure military-connected students avoid sudden tuition increases due to relocation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4261) reduces the taxable wage base used to calculate payroll taxes for unemployment insurance, temporary disability insurance, family leave insurance, and workforce development funds. Currently, New Jersey multiplies the statewide average weekly wage by 28 to determine the taxable wage base ($42,300 for 2024). The bill would change this multiplier to 14, effectively halving the taxable wage base to approximately $21,150 for 2025 and beyond. This change directly affects employers and employees who pay these payroll taxes, reducing the amount of wages subject to these contributions.