Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey Assembly procedures for bills with 41 or more sponsors. It requires the Speaker to place such bills on the main calendar within two meetings of the Assembly after they reach 41 sponsors or second reading, whichever comes later. It also creates a process to move these bills to second reading if committees fail to act after three meetings, and prevents recommitting them without 41+ member approval. Additionally, the bill adds four annual sessions for members to give 15-minute speeches and two annual committee public comment periods (each lasting two hours, with five-minute public remarks per person). These changes apply only to Assembly procedures, not to substantive laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Assembly Resolution (AR 15), not a law. It symbolically condemns the publication and distribution of images that incite, glorify, or justify violence against law enforcement officers, referencing a 2016 incident involving a graphic social media post by an NFL player. The resolution has no legal effect or enforcement mechanism; it serves as a symbolic statement. Copies would be sent to federal officials, state law enforcement leadership, and police associations, but it does not change any laws or restrict speech.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to provide public boat access at state-owned lakes where boating is permitted, within two years of enactment. It appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to fund construction, contracts with private marinas (via public bidding), or other solutions for public boat launches. The policy directly affects residents seeking recreational access to state lakes, such as Greenwood Lake, where public access has been limited as private marinas now restrict or charge for day-use access. Key provisions mandate DEP action if access cannot be provided due to funding constraints, requiring a report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the issue and needed resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts sales of specific baby products from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It directly affects families purchasing cribs, strollers, child restraint systems (like car seats meeting federal safety standards), baby bath products (soaps, shampoos, lotions, powders), and nursing supplies (bottles, nipples, funnels). The bill amends the Sales and Use Tax Act to add these items to the existing tax exemption list, which already covers baby food, formula, wipes, clothing, and diapers. By removing tax on these essential items, the bill aims to reduce costs for parents raising infants. The exemption takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to assess the cumulative stormwater impact of warehouse and high-density development projects during permit reviews. It directly affects developers seeking approval for large-scale warehouse or dense construction projects, mandating the DEP to evaluate how such development impacts stormwater across the local municipality, neighboring towns, and the entire watershed. Key provisions require stormwater management to: recharge groundwater where possible, minimize runoff affecting adjacent properties, protect stream health, and prevent increased pollution in the watershed. The law aims to address regional environmental effects beyond the immediate project site.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers New Jersey's Division of Elections from the Department of State to the Department of Law and Public Safety and designates the Attorney General as the chief election official, replacing the Secretary of State in that role. It requires the division to be administered by two co-directors appointed by the governor with Senate approval: one from the governor's political party and one from the party that received the second-highest votes in the most recent gubernatorial election. Both co-directors serve four-year terms tied to the governor's term and may be reappointed. The change takes effect January 1 following enactment, with the Attorney General assuming all election-related responsibilities and budget oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A182) stops New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from requiring children under 16 to obtain a horseback riding permit or pay the $2.00 nonrefundable fee when riding in state wildlife management areas. It directly affects minors under 16 who participate in horseback riding within these designated areas. The key provision removes both the permit requirement and the associated fee for this age group, effective immediately. The DEP may still create implementing rules under existing law, but the bill specifically exempts children under 16 from these requirements.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A169 prohibits the payment of temporary disability benefits to individuals incarcerated due to criminal violations. The bill amends the Temporary Disability Benefits Law to explicitly exclude benefits during any period of incarceration in federal, state, or municipal facilities following a conviction or guilty plea. This change affects people serving time in prison or jail for criminal offenses, removing their eligibility for disability payments during that period. The law applies to all forms of incarceration related to criminal charges, not just jail time.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates three real estate transfer fees in New Jersey: a supplemental fee on residential property transactions (created in 2003), a one percent fee on commercial property transfers over $1 million, and a tax on controlling interests in commercial real estate. It directly affects sellers of residential properties (excluding those who qualify as senior citizens, blind, or disabled) and buyers/sellers of commercial properties valued above $1 million. The supplemental fee was a graduated charge based on property value, while the one percent fee applied specifically to commercial transactions exceeding $1 million. Repealing these fees reduces transaction costs, with a $2 million commercial property transaction saving $20,000. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the maximum distance for nonpublic school busing from 20 miles to 30 miles in ten New Jersey counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Ocean, Salem, Sussex, and Warren. It requires school districts to use existing bus stops for students living within 20 miles of the nonpublic school. The State will cover the cost of transportation or an in-lieu-of payment for eligible students, up to a set statutory amount. This change applies to students attending nonpublic schools located within 30 miles of their home in these counties.