Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey local governments from authorizing noncitizens to vote in local elections, declaring any such ordinance, resolution, or rule null and void. It requires elected local officials to uphold their oath of office by not approving measures permitting noncitizen voting, as this violates their duty to "faithfully, impartially and justly perform all duties of office." The bill amends the Local Government Ethics Law to explicitly treat such violations as breaches of ethical conduct, subject to potential penalties. It directly affects all local governments (cities, towns, counties) and their elected officers, ensuring only U.S. citizens may vote in local elections under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A150) eliminates the requirement for most New Jersey public employees to maintain their main home in the state. It removes the residency rule for all state officers and employees except for the Governor, legislators, heads of major executive departments, and judges (Supreme, Superior, and inferior courts), who must still reside in New Jersey. Existing exceptions - such as faculty at public colleges with special expertise needs or temporary staff - remain unchanged. The change applies to all other public roles covered under statute R.S.52:14-7, including county, municipal, and school district employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to establish a statewide voter list maintenance and crosscheck program. The program must verify voter information by cross-checking the Statewide voter registration system with data from the Motor Vehicle Commission (for driver's licenses), the Department of Health (death records), and correctional agencies (incarceration/parole records). It mandates an annual report to the Governor and Legislature, due 90 days after the November election, including county-level data on inactive/active voters, voter removals, and counties not meeting program standards. The bill directly affects county election officials who must implement these crosschecks and maintain accurate voter rolls.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A770) requires all registered New Jersey voters to show a photo ID at polling places when casting a ballot. Acceptable IDs include a valid New Jersey driver’s license, REAL ID, DMV "identification only" card, or U.S. passport. Voters without proper ID may be challenged but can still prove eligibility through signature verification or other means outlined in the bill. The law would take immediate effect and does not deny voting access if a voter provides acceptable identification or meets verification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A234) allows corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers in New Jersey to administer epinephrine auto-injector devices after completing approved training. It requires these officers to finish an educational program approved by the Commissioner of Health, after which they receive a certificate authorizing them to administer, maintain, and dispose of the devices. The law explicitly expands the current scope of who may use these devices beyond licensed health care professionals. It does not change existing protocols for prescribing or supplying the devices, which remain under the authority of licensed health care professionals.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to allow any member who participated in 9/11 World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations to qualify for accidental disability retirement benefits if they develop a disability linked to that work. It presumes that health conditions from 9/11 exposure (like respiratory illnesses or PTSD) resulted from their duties if they worked at least eight hours at the site, or if they had a documented injury preventing further participation. Members who later retire on ordinary disability or service retirement can also seek recalculated benefits if they develop qualifying 9/11-related disabilities. The policy change applies to all PERS members, regardless of when they joined the system, removing previous restrictions that limited eligibility to specific roles like emergency medical technicians.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public and nonpublic schools to have at least one FDA-registered portable anti-choking device (a suction device for clearing airway blockages) placed in accessible locations like cafeterias and nurse offices during school hours and events. Schools must display clear signage marking device locations and develop policies requiring staff training in airway management and device use. The state Department of Education will reimburse schools for device costs and provide annual training opportunities for school nurses and staff. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A410) requires New Jersey public school districts to provide vouchers to parents who withdraw their child from public school due to objections about curriculum materials or activities they deem "harmful." The voucher covers 75% of the nonpublic school's tuition and fees, calculated based on the district's per-pupil spending and prorated for remaining school days. It specifically defines "harmful" objections to include conflicts with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, gender identity, religion, or morality. The bill applies to parents of students enrolled in public schools who choose to enroll in nonpublic schools for these reasons.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permit program allowing New Jersey dairy farms to sell raw milk directly to consumers at the farm, subject to strict health and safety requirements. To obtain a permit, farmers must comply with dairy laws, undergo inspections, avoid growth hormones, and conduct regular bacterial testing to ensure milk meets limits for bacteria (10,000 colonies/mL), coliform (10/mL), and somatic cells (300,000/mL). All raw milk containers and farm signage must display a clear warning that raw milk is unpasteurized and may contain harmful organisms. The Department of Agriculture, with input from the Department of Health, will set permit fees to cover program costs and enforce testing, labeling, and cooling standards (milk must cool to 40°F within 2 hours of milking). Failure to meet testing standards twice in one year results in permit revocation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to implement safeguards to prevent ineligible individuals from registering to vote through automatic voter registration during driver's license or ID card applications. Specifically, it mandates the MVC to provide separate application forms for people who do not meet voting eligibility requirements (such as citizenship or residency), which cannot include voter registration options. The bill also requires clear notices about voter eligibility rules and disqualifications, including penalties for false registration, and ensures applicants can decline automatic registration. These changes aim to protect the integrity of voter registration by preventing ineligible applicants from accidentally registering to vote.