Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryACR 81 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow New Jersey's legislature to require parents or legal guardians to receive notice before a minor child undergoes medical or surgical treatment related to pregnancy. This amendment specifically targets unemancipated minors (those not legally independent) and aims to override a 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that struck down a similar parental notification law as unconstitutional. The amendment would add a new constitutional provision permitting such notification requirements regardless of existing constitutional rights related to privacy or medical autonomy. If approved by voters, it would enable future legislation mandating parental notice for pregnancy-related care without constitutional challenges.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public schools to include data on graduates' post-high school pathways in their annual performance reports ("report cards"). Specifically, schools must report the number and percentage of students achieving "positive placement" after graduation, including those entering apprenticeships. The requirement applies to all schools and districts, adding this metric to existing report card content like graduation rates and college enrollment. The change aligns with current reporting standards for student outcomes and takes effect for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state grant program to fund paid internships at local manufacturers for students at New Jersey county colleges. County colleges applying for grants must partner with approved manufacturers, with 85% of grant funds covering student stipends for internship hours and 15% supporting program administration and career counseling. Priority is given to internships in manufacturing jobs designated as high-demand occupations, and students completing the program earn academic credit while potentially receiving job offers. The program requires annual reporting on partnerships, student participation, skills gained, and employment outcomes to the state government.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 5-year pilot program offering New Jersey income tax credits to homeowners who open eligible properties for hunting. To qualify, a property must be the taxpayer's primary residence (with at least 10 acres of land suitable for hunting) and located in areas with frequent wildlife incidents like road collisions or property damage. Taxpayers receive $1,500 for the first 10 acres opened plus $200 per additional acre, but must allow hunting 2 days weekly during legal seasons and submit detailed annual logs of hunting activity. The Division of Taxation, with environmental protection input, will select no more than 12 participants annually based on wildlife incident data, and must report program results to the legislature after the pilot ends.

Maddy summaryAJR 80 designates February 6th of each year as "Ronald Reagan Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events. This procedural resolution commemorates Reagan's legacy as a former U.S. president and California governor, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It is purely symbolic recognition, taking effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits foreign governments and foreign persons (including non-U.S. individuals and entities with foreign ownership) from acquiring new ownership of agricultural or horticultural land or agricultural woodlands in New Jersey after the bill's effective date. Existing foreign owners may retain their land for up to five years, after which they must sell it to a domestic entity (individual, trust, or business) with a deed requiring the land to remain in agricultural use. The bill also mandates annual reports from the State Agriculture Secretary tracking foreign ownership acreage, nationalities of owners, and land use patterns. These provisions aim to limit foreign control over agricultural land while allowing a transition period for current foreign owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases financial aid to New Jersey municipalities from the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years, restoring approximately $331 million in reduced aid payments that municipalities received during fiscal years 2009-2011. In fiscal year 2023, municipalities will receive 50% of the difference between their 2008 and 2012 aid distributions, with full restoration beginning in 2024. Municipalities must subtract any additional aid received from their property tax levy calculations and cannot anticipate this aid when creating annual budgets. The bill requires municipalities to amend their budgets to properly reflect the total aid amount, ensuring the aid directly reduces the amount they need to raise through property taxes.

Maddy summaryAJR 28 designates the third full week in May each year as "Roxie's Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children" in New Jersey. The resolution encourages counties, cities, and school districts to promote drowning prevention awareness through local activities and programs. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation urging public officials and residents to observe the week, emphasizing proven safety strategies like close adult supervision, pool barriers, swimming lessons, and life jackets for non-swimmers. This commemorative resolution aims to raise public awareness about drowning being a leading cause of preventable child injury and death, particularly for children under five.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily eliminates the requirement for public school employees in New Jersey school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects to reside in the state for a three-year period. During this time, newly hired employees do not need to live in New Jersey, and those who maintain or establish a residence outside the state during the period will not be required to relocate after the three years end, regardless of future residence changes or employment breaks. The Department of Education must submit a report to the governor and legislature 90 days after the three-year period, evaluating the policy's effectiveness, unintended consequences, and potential legislative recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis bill would restore approximately $331 million in municipal aid reductions that occurred during fiscal years 2009-2011 by gradually increasing distributions from the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over five years. Starting in fiscal year 2017, municipalities would receive incremental increases (20% in 2017, 40% in 2018, 60% in 2019, 80% in 2020, and 100% starting in 2021) to fully restore aid levels from fiscal year 2012. The bill requires municipalities to subtract any additional aid received from their property tax levy when calculating their next year's tax amount. This directly affects all New Jersey municipalities that received aid from these funds, allowing them to lower property tax rates for residents while maintaining their overall aid levels.