Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities to create ordinances imposing fines for illegal overcrowding in residential buildings with four or fewer rental units. Landlords or tenants can face fines up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for subsequent violations within five years, depending on who caused the overcrowding (e.g., tenants exceeding lease limits without consent). It requires municipalities to provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing before fines are imposed, and exempts owner-occupied properties unless rooms are rented in violation of law. The bill does not change housing occupancy standards but adds enforcement tools for local code violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3802) requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to automatically register eligible applicants for voter registration when they apply for or renew a driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID card, unless they decline. It directly affects residents applying for MVC services who meet voting eligibility requirements (e.g., age, citizenship, residency). Key provisions include: requiring MVC to provide clear notices about automatic registration and eligibility, using separate forms for ineligible applicants (who cannot register), and ensuring voter data is transmitted securely to the Secretary of State while protecting privacy for domestic violence victims. The law also mandates that address changes submitted to MVC update voter records automatically, unless declined.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits most government entities, schools, and employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for the general public. It exempts healthcare workers and others at licensed health facilities who must get vaccinated to work with medically vulnerable patients, maintaining existing exemptions for medical or religious reasons. The bill also creates a state reimbursement program for healthcare workers to cover out-of-pocket vaccine costs not covered by insurance, requiring them to certify the expense causes financial hardship and isn't a standard insurance copay. Eligibility requires verifying costs aren't covered by health benefits, employer coverage, or standard insurance cost-sharing.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities with approved affordable housing plans (under the Fair Housing Act) to prioritize certain affordable housing units for specific groups. It enables corporate employers to give priority to their low/moderate-income employees for housing units they sponsor, farm owners to prioritize migrant workers who meet income requirements, and housing owners to prioritize family members for accessory units. The bill also exempts these prioritized units from requiring "affirmative regional marketing," allowing them to count toward the municipality's housing obligation under state law. This directly affects eligible residents seeking affordable housing through employer or family-sponsored units in certified municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (AR 64) introduced by the New Jersey Assembly. It condemns Hamas's October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel and reaffirms New Jersey's support for Israel and the Jewish people. The resolution states it will be sent to Israel's U.S. ambassador and New Jersey's congressional representatives. It does not create new laws or policies, but expresses legislative support following the attacks.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for families of New Jersey forest firefighters who die while performing volunteer duties in the line of duty. The benefit applies specifically to hourly-paid firefighters employed by the forest fire service, with payments going first to a surviving spouse, then to children, parents, or a designated beneficiary if no closer relatives exist. Payments must be requested within 30 days of the death (with possible waiver by the Environmental Protection Commissioner) and are funded from the State General Fund. The benefit continues until the initial beneficiary dies and cannot be transferred to others.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special license plates for honorably discharged veterans. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of honorable discharge (like a DD-214 form) and pay a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual fee. The plates must display "Veteran" and the veteran's military branch insignia, designed with input from the Adjutant General. Fees collected fund a dedicated veterans' support account, with initial costs potentially offset by private donations up to $25,000. The program requires annual certification of costs and can be discontinued if fees don't cover expenses for two consecutive years.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands when juveniles (under 18) can be sent to adult court for motor vehicle theft or unlawful taking. It adds specific offenses - like theft of a motor vehicle under N.J.S.2C:20-10.1 or unlawful taking under N.J.S.2C:20-10 - to the list of crimes that automatically trigger a waiver to adult court if the juvenile has *previously* been found delinquent for the same offense. The key mechanism requires prosecutors to seek waiver for these cases without the juvenile’s consent, with courts considering factors like the juvenile’s prior record and maturity. It directly affects juveniles with prior adjudications for motor vehicle theft or unlawful taking, potentially leading to adult criminal sentencing instead of juvenile court processing.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to appoint a State monitor for school districts receiving 70% or more of their total revenue from state aid, based on the Department of Education's Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending. The monitor will oversee the district's business operations and personnel matters, with authority matching existing State monitors under the School District Fiscal Accountability Act. It applies to districts like Trenton, Newark, and Camden City, which reported over 70% state funding in the 2022-2023 school year (e.g., Trenton at 86.3%). The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryACR 33 is a concurrent resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire (1915-1923), which caused the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians, and condemning Azerbaijan’s attacks on civilians in the Republic of Artsakh with Turkish support. It directs New Jersey to commemorate the genocide, reject denial of the genocide, and promote education about its historical significance and relevance to modern conflicts. The resolution urges the U.S. President and Congress to recognize Artsakh’s right to self-determination and condemn Azerbaijan’s military actions against the region. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formalizes New Jersey’s policy stance.