Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new third-degree crime for knowingly filing false reports or providing false information to law enforcement with the purpose of implicating an officer in a crime, offense, or professional misconduct that would lead to disciplinary action. It directly affects individuals who make such false reports against police officers, potentially facing up to 5 years in prison or a $15,000 fine. The law establishes this as a separate offense that does not merge with existing crimes for falsely incriminating others (third degree) or filing fictitious reports (fourth degree). The bill amends New Jersey Statute 2C:28-4 to clarify this new provision, which would apply immediately if enacted.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 57) urges New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection and the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to impose an immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping activities off the New Jersey coast. It is prompted by the unexplained deaths of at least 12 whales (including 8 humpbacks) and 5 dolphins recorded near offshore wind development areas since December 2022. The resolution calls for pausing these activities to allow for scientific study of potential links between sonar/mapping technologies and the marine life deaths. As a resolution, it does not create law but formally requests federal and state agencies to halt related operations pending investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for the families of New Jersey forest firefighters who die while performing volunteer duties in the line of duty. It directly affects hourly-paid forest firefighters employed by the Department of Environmental Protection, excluding deaths resulting from willful negligence. Payments go first to surviving spouses, then to children (or divided among them), then to parents, or to other designated beneficiaries. The benefit requires a death report filed within 30 days (with possible waiver) and is funded from the State General Fund.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A415 requires voters to present a valid form of identification that bears their name at polling places to receive a ballot. Acceptable IDs include a New Jersey driver's license, REAL ID card, passport, military ID, or voter registration card. If a voter cannot show ID or the ID does not match their information, election officials may challenge their eligibility, but the voter can still prove their identity through the established process. The bill ensures eligible voters are not denied the opportunity to cast a ballot if they provide acceptable identification or verify their identity as outlined.

Maddy summaryACR 94 is a concurrent resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923, during which approximately 1.5 million Armenians perished) and condemning Azerbaijan's attacks against civilians in the Republic of Artsakh, supported by Turkey. It directs New Jersey to acknowledge the genocide as a historic and international issue, reject state association with genocide denial, and promote education about the genocide and its relevance to modern conflicts. The resolution also urges the U.S. government to recognize Artsakh's right to self-determination. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create legal obligations but sets state policy for commemoration and education.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to reimburse local governments and fire districts for actual costs they incur when responding to emergencies (like fires or accidents) in state parks or forests. Local units must submit a written invoice with documentation within 30 days of the emergency, and the DEP must pay the reimbursement within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The law applies only to costs incurred after the bill becomes effective, covering counties, municipalities, fire districts, and other local entities. It creates a clear process for cost recovery but does not change existing emergency response responsibilities.

Maddy summaryBill A272 eliminates the time limit for prosecuting human trafficking crimes in New Jersey, allowing prosecutors to file charges at any time regardless of when the crime occurred. Currently, such cases must be prosecuted within five years of the offense, but this bill removes that deadline. The change specifically applies to human trafficking offenses defined under New Jersey law (including sections 2C:11-3 and 2C:11-4 of the criminal code). This policy shift directly affects law enforcement, prosecutors, and victims by removing a fixed deadline for filing charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill reauthorizes New Jersey municipalities' use of regional contribution agreements to meet their fair share housing obligations. Currently prohibited since 2008, these agreements would allow a municipality to transfer up to 50% of its affordable housing requirement to another municipality within its housing region. The Council on Affordable Housing would review and approve these agreements to ensure they provide reasonable access to affordable housing near employment opportunities. This change would restore a mechanism that was previously permitted before the 2008 prohibition.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1416) requires New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to conduct a comprehensive stress test analysis every three years. It examines the state's ability to maintain essential services and assist residents during economic shifts, directly affecting all state-funded programs and residents. The analysis must project tax and federal revenue trends, compare them to historical data, assess changing spending needs, account for state reserves (including the Surplus Revenue Fund), and identify recession-response strategies. The results must be published online and included in the Governor's annual budget message for public transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a $375 minimum Corporation Business Tax (CBT) payment that New Jersey S corporations with less than $100,000 in New Jersey gross receipts currently must pay. Under current law, these small S corporations pay this fixed minimum tax regardless of their actual income level. The bill would remove this requirement, so qualifying businesses would only pay taxes based on their actual income rather than a fixed minimum. This change would directly affect small S corporations in New Jersey with relatively low gross receipts, potentially reducing their tax burden.