Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill (A228) allows residents to idle gasoline-powered vehicles on their own residential property without penalty, directly affecting homeowners who warm up cars before driving. It overrides current state regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.8) that prohibit idling over three minutes, removing the lack of exemption for residential warming. The key provision states no person may be penalized for idling a vehicle engine on residential property, effective immediately. The bill addresses a specific gap in existing rules, which previously prohibited idling for warming vehicles even on private property.

Maddy summaryACR 19 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would clarify there is no constitutional right to housing for all income levels in New Jersey, and prohibit state laws requiring municipalities to provide housing through zoning or land use regulations. It specifically aims to remove the affordable housing obligations imposed on municipalities by the Mount Laurel court rulings. The amendment would prevent the state legislature from enacting laws that mandate municipalities to create housing programs or override local zoning ordinances for this purpose. This is a procedural constitutional amendment, not a direct legislative law.

Maddy summaryACR 21 is a resolution urging New Jersey and other states (New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware) to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to amend a 1954 decree governing Delaware River Basin flooding. The decree currently allows New York City to fill reservoirs to 105% capacity during May 1-June 15 - a period when historical floods occurred - reducing flood control downstream. The resolution cites studies showing 20% year-round voids (space left in reservoirs) could prevent flooding in areas like Trenton, Ewing, and Phillipsburg, protecting nearly 2 million New Jersey residents who rely on the river. It specifically requests states to seek Court action to require these voids, which would minimize flood damage to properties and infrastructure. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests federal court action.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits major social media platforms (with $100M+ revenue and 100M+ global users) from permanently deleting or banning candidates for public office during election periods, including those who don't appear on ballots but raise funds or spend money to run. It creates a private right for users to sue if their political or religious speech is deleted or algorithmically suppressed, with minimum damages of $75,000 per violation. Platforms can still remove content that's obscene, involves violence, violates court orders, or relates to harassment of minors. Violations could trigger daily fines of up to $250,000 for statewide candidate cases, plus legal costs for winning plaintiffs.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 38) condemns Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and reaffirms New Jersey's support for Israel and Jewish people. It directs that copies be transmitted to Israel's U.S. ambassador and New Jersey's congressional delegation. The resolution is symbolic, with no new laws or funding changes, and focuses solely on expressing legislative stance. It references the attacks' casualties and Hamas' designation as a terrorist group but does not alter policy or affect specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 10% tax credit for New Jersey businesses that pay gross income tax, allowing them to reduce their tax bill by 10% of qualified research and development (R&D) expenses exceeding a base amount. It specifically covers R&D spending conducted within New Jersey and includes payments to energy research consortia for energy-related research. The credit applies to businesses subject to the state's gross income tax, including those that qualify as small businesses under federal rules. The goal is to incentivize in-state R&D investment, aiming to spur technological innovation and economic growth in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits urban renewal entities from claiming property tax exemptions for school purposes on new development projects. It amends New Jersey's Long Term Tax Exemption Law to require that all new projects funded through municipal financial agreements pay school property taxes, rather than receiving exemptions. Instead, urban renewal entities must pay an annual service charge (based on 10-15% of gross revenue or 2% of project costs) to the municipality. This applies to all projects seeking long-term tax exemptions after the bill's effective date, directly affecting developers and municipalities involved in urban renewal agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's state income tax forms and instructions to include clear notices about three property tax relief programs: the Homestead Benefit, Senior Freeze, and property tax deductions/credit. It directly affects residents who file New Jersey personal income tax returns by making information about these programs more visible during tax filing. The key mechanism is amending existing tax laws to mandate that the Division of Taxation include these notices in the instructions for all state income tax returns. This change aims to help taxpayers easily access available property tax relief without needing to seek additional information separately.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that all New Jersey school districts receive a minimum geographic cost adjustment (GCA) of 1.0 when calculating state school aid, directly affecting districts across the state. Currently, 12 counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Sussex, and Warren) have a GCA below 1.0, resulting in those districts receiving less state funding than the formula would otherwise provide. The GCA is used to adjust for regional cost differences in providing educational services that are outside a district's control. This change would increase state aid for districts in counties with a GCA below 1.0, while potentially decreasing aid for districts in counties with a GCA above 1.0. The bill amends the School Funding Reform Act of 2008 to implement this minimum GCA requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct a "wanted person check" for all applicants seeking driver's licenses, permits, or identification cards. The check would determine if applicants have outstanding arrest warrants or pending criminal charges by accessing the New Jersey Wanted Person System and New Jersey Criminal Justice Information System. The requirement applies specifically to applicants for probationary or basic driver's licenses, motorcycle licenses, examination permits, special learner's permits, and non-driver identification cards. This policy change would add a new verification step to the MVC's application process to ensure applicants are not wanted by law enforcement.