Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two sections (16 and 17) of an existing law (P.L.1975, c.329) that governed the transfer of employees when a local health agency is terminated and replaced by another agency. It removes requirements that employees (both civil service and non-civil service) must be transferred to the new agency with preserved seniority, comparable duties, and pay at least equal to their previous rate. The repeal directly affects employees of local health agencies that may be consolidated or terminated, as it eliminates mandated protections for their employment terms during such transitions. This change simplifies the consolidation process for municipalities and counties seeking to merge health services without being bound by these specific employee transfer rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the duration of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by New Jersey's Governor under the Civil Defense Act to a maximum of 14 days. It requires the Legislature to approve any extension beyond this 14-day period through a concurrent resolution. The Governor cannot issue identical or substantially similar orders for the same emergency after one expires under this rule. Exceptions include orders rescinding prior emergency measures, federal compliance requirements, internal state government operations, military orders, or orders issued under other laws with longer terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires random drug testing for adults receiving benefits under New Jersey's Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) program, which assists low-income individuals in finding employment. The WFNJ program would cover all testing costs, and a positive test result would not automatically end benefits. Instead, the state may require recipients who test positive to complete an approved drug treatment program to continue receiving benefits. The bill also mandates the Human Services Commissioner to seek necessary federal waivers for implementation and takes effect seven months after enactment, with waiver provisions taking effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A213) exempts contaminated sites (designated by NJDEP) and industrially-zoned land from New Jersey's affordable housing requirements under the Fair Housing Act (P.L.1985, c.222). It prevents municipalities from imposing fair share housing obligations or charging fees on developers for projects on these sites, including remediation or development. The policy change directly affects developers working on such properties and municipalities that would otherwise collect fees. By removing these financial disincentives, the bill aims to encourage remediation of contaminated land and industrial development without triggering additional affordable housing mandates.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts local utilities from specific reporting requirements related to the pandemic's impact on utility services. It would change existing law so that only public utilities, not local utilities, must submit detailed reports on service impacts, customer data, revenue, and infrastructure projects affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Local utilities are defined as sewerage authorities, utilities authorities, or municipal, county, or regional utility entities providing electricity, gas, sewer, or water service. The exemption would remove the need for these local entities to file quarterly reports on metrics like customer disconnections, arrears, assistance programs, and rate structures. This change would reduce reporting burdens for local utilities while maintaining reporting requirements for public utilities.

Maddy summaryAJR 12 designates the first full week of August each year as "Farmers Market Week" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of farmers markets' roles in providing fresh, affordable food, supporting local economies, and promoting sustainability. It aligns New Jersey's observance with the existing National Farmers Market Week. The bill has no regulatory or financial impact - it is purely a symbolic designation.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3204) requires public school districts to post detailed curriculum plans online at least 30 days before each school year begins. It mandates that districts include all units of study, learning objectives, and information about textbooks/materials used for each grade level on their website, with updates whenever plans change. School districts must also specify when and where parents/legal guardians can review these materials before they are used in classrooms. The law directly affects school districts (requiring website updates) and parents/guardians (granting review access), taking effect for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits schools and school buses in New Jersey from requiring students to wear face masks. It directly affects all students attending public or nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, covering both indoor and outdoor areas of school buildings and school buses. The law explicitly bans mandatory mask-wearing but allows students to choose to wear masks voluntarily. The policy change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey's state pension and annuity funds from investing in Chinese pharmaceutical companies or any companies with business ties to them. It defines "Chinese pharmaceutical company" as entities with over 51% ownership by China's government, citizens, or civilian-run enterprises. Funds must divest from such investments within three years of the law's effective date, with annual reports tracking progress to the legislature. The law aims to redirect state investment toward New Jersey-based pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey government entities (including counties, municipalities, and school districts) from accepting or using private funds or personnel for election administration, such as voter registration or counting ballots. It specifically bans private entities - like corporations, nonprofits, or political parties - from funding election work or appointing individuals to supervise election processes, including decisions about ballot eligibility. Violations would be punishable as a third-degree crime. The law exempts funds from state or federal governments but aims to prevent private influence over public election procedures.