Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill would extend New Jersey's tax treatment of health savings accounts (HSAs) to mirror federal tax treatment. It would allow New Jersey taxpayers to deduct HSA contributions that are deductible for federal income tax purposes, exclude HSA growth from gross income, and exempt qualified medical expense distributions from NJ taxation. The bill would apply to individuals covered by high-deductible health plans, which require minimum deductibles ($1,000 for self-only coverage, $2,000 for family coverage) and have out-of-pocket maximums ($5,000 for self-only, $10,000 for family). This would align New Jersey tax law with federal law for HSAs, which currently provide tax advantages not available under NJ gross income tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to consider energy security, diversity, and affordability when developing the state's Energy Master Plan. It mandates that the BPU conduct detailed economic and ratepayer impact analyses for all energy generation projects before approval, including cost breakdowns for infrastructure and financial effects on ratepayers. The plan must limit intermittent energy sources (like wind and solar) to no more than 50% of the state's energy mix. All analyses must use open-source modeling, include 30 days of public comment, and be published online for 10 years. These changes directly affect energy developers, ratepayers, and the BPU's planning process.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1498) changes how energy tax revenues are distributed by requiring energy taxpayers (such as utility companies) to pay energy taxes directly to municipalities instead of through the State. It revises the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Aid program, directing the State Treasurer to calculate each municipality's share based on historical payments and equalized property valuations, then instruct energy taxpayers to pay that amount directly to the municipality. The bill ensures municipalities receive either the full amount of energy taxes collected or the amount they would have received under current law, whichever is greater, preventing the State from retaining any portion of these tax collections for other purposes. This change would take effect starting in Fiscal Year 2022, fundamentally altering the revenue distribution mechanism for energy taxes in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a New Jersey gross income tax deduction for capital gains realized when landowners sell certain real property interests to qualified conservation organizations for preservation purposes. The deduction applies to both full market value sales and "bargain sales" (where the sale price is below market value, with the difference treated as a charitable donation). The deduction amount equals the capital gain as determined under federal tax rules, covering transactions with groups participating in programs like Green Acres, Blue Acres, and farmland preservation. This policy aims to encourage land conservation by reducing tax liability on such sales, directly benefiting landowners who sell property for environmental preservation.

Maddy summaryThis bill would restore criminal penalties for individuals under the legal age to purchase alcohol or cannabis who possess or consume these substances in schools, public places, or vehicles. Currently, underage possession/consumption results in written warnings rather than criminal charges, but this bill would make it a "disorderly person offense" punishable by a minimum $500 fine and up to six months in jail. The bill also reinstates a six-month suspension of driving privileges for violations committed in motor vehicles. The sponsor states this change is needed because the previous non-punitive system has been ineffective, as shown by increased police reports of underage parties with alcohol and cannabis in beach communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects $1.5 million annually from the existing Workforce Development Partnership Fund to specifically support the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) or its successor. NJMEP is a nonprofit organization that helps New Jersey manufacturers improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness through technical assistance and training. The bill modifies the fund's allocation formula by setting aside this specific amount for NJMEP, rather than directing it to the Office of Customized Training as previously required. This change ensures dedicated, ongoing funding for NJMEP's services to manufacturers across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A175) requires medical testing for individuals who may have exposed first responders to bloodborne pathogens like HIV or hepatitis. It applies when first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) have direct contact with bodily fluids or needle pricks during emergencies. If a first responder reports potential exposure within 24 hours, a public health officer must seek voluntary testing consent from the interacting person. If consent isn't given, the officer can seek a court order for testing - requiring proof of transmission risk - while ensuring test results remain confidential and cannot be used in court or for law enforcement. The person tested may be ordered to reimburse the state for testing costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey voters to present a physical identification document at polling places when voting. Acceptable IDs include a New Jersey driver's license, passport, voter registration card, birth certificate, or utility bill (if used as supplemental ID). Voters without primary ID must provide two forms of supplemental ID, such as a utility bill with their name and address. The bill allows election officials to challenge a voter's eligibility only if the ID presented does not match the voter's information, ensuring voters can still cast ballots with acceptable documentation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to establish a voting integrity task force within the Division of Criminal Justice. The task force will investigate and prosecute voting fraud crimes, utilizing a coordinated strategy across state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. It directly affects the Attorney General's office and law enforcement agencies by creating a dedicated unit focused on election-related fraud. The bill mandates this structure without altering voting procedures or eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1273) would require all New Jersey employers to verify new employees' work authorization using the federal E-Verify program before hiring. Employers with 100+ staff must comply by December 31, 2020; smaller employers must comply by December 31, 2021. It prohibits knowingly or intentionally employing unauthorized aliens, with penalties including civil fines ($100-$1,000 per violation) and potential business license suspensions for repeated violations. The law also mandates random state audits for compliance and requires employers to terminate unauthorized employees upon court order, with probation periods and quarterly reporting for first offenses.