Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryAJR 26 designates July 8 of each year as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day" to honor the state's pivotal role in the American Revolution. The resolution requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. It specifically cites July 8, 1776 - the date the Declaration of Independence received its first public reading in New Jersey - as the designated date. This procedural resolution affects all New Jersey residents and officials by establishing an annual day of remembrance for the state's Revolutionary War history and those who served.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires males under age 26 in New Jersey who apply for or renew a driver's license, learner's permit, or nondriver ID card to consent to registering with the federal Selective Service System. The Motor Vehicle Commission would forward applicants' personal information to the Selective Service System upon submission of the application, serving as consent for registration if not already completed. Failure to register under federal law can result in fines up to $250,000, imprisonment, or loss of federal benefits like student loans and citizenship eligibility. The bill directly affects young men applying for these licenses, aiming to simplify compliance with federal draft registration requirements. It does not create new registration obligations but integrates the process into existing license applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that ballot questions about new state debt (like bond issues) include specific financial details in plain language. The fiscal statement must show both: (1) the prior year's total cost for existing bond payments (with per capita calculation), and (2) the estimated cost for the new bonds proposed (with per capita calculation). These details will appear at the end of the existing ballot explanation, helping voters understand the financial impact. It directly affects voters deciding on bond measures and ensures transparency about state debt costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits all New Jersey public and private schools, as well as state, county, and local government entities, from requiring influenza vaccinations or any other flu immunity procedure for individuals under 18 years old. It explicitly bans both direct and indirect requirements for flu shots or related medications for this age group. The law takes immediate effect upon passage and applies to all government employees, officials, and school settings. This policy change directly affects minors enrolled in schools or interacting with government services by removing mandatory flu vaccination requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how school boards can communicate proposed budget details to residents within 90 days of annual school elections. It requires any unsolicited communication (via mail, email, text, etc.) to be sent to all registered voters and include only the total budget amount, tax levy, and basic budget line items - no additional details. Printed materials must be limited to one page (8.5x11 inches), and communications cannot include board member names or photos. The bill directly affects school boards and residents receiving these election-related budget notices.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3840) requires state legislators to obtain a fiscal note for any bill that creates a new government program or expands an existing one, if the state or a local government will cover the costs. Currently, fiscal notes are required for bills affecting state spending or revenue, but this bill specifically adds program creation and expansion to that requirement. The Legislative Budget and Finance Officer must request the fiscal note from the Treasury's Division of Budget and Accounting before the bill advances. This change applies immediately to all such bills introduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The bill is pending referral to the Assembly Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement agencies to obtain a court order before using imaging surveillance devices that can see inside buildings (like through walls using radar or infrared). It directly affects police departments and the residents whose homes or properties might be scanned. To get the court order, law enforcement must submit a written application detailing the target, purpose, location, duration, and proof that other investigative methods were tried and failed or would be too dangerous. The bill aims to prevent warrantless surveillance by mandating judicial oversight for this technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "New Jersey Greenwood Lake Fund" to dedicate $500,000 annually from New Jersey vessel registration and renewal fees toward protecting and maintaining Greenwood Lake. The fund, administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, will support projects exclusively on the New Jersey side of the lake, including water quality, recreation, and conservation efforts. It ensures these funds can be used without requiring matching contributions from New York State, even when joint projects are needed. The lake provides drinking water for 3.5 million residents and is a major recreational area for boating and outdoor activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey high school students to pass a civics test identical to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test (60 correct answers out of 100) to graduate. Students must take the test in ninth grade and retake it each year until they pass, with schools documenting the result on their transcripts. The policy directly affects all New Jersey public high school students seeking graduation, beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-2360) requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to operate a telephone call center within New Jersey. The call center must provide real-time assistance during weekday hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to help residents navigate the MVC's website and complete online transactions, with services offered in both English and Spanish. The MVC must also publish quarterly performance reports online detailing call volume, wait times, call purposes, and call durations. This directly affects New Jersey residents using MVC's online services by adding a dedicated support option.