Rep. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that adult school crossing guards in New Jersey must receive written notice by May 15 if their appointment will not be renewed to qualify for unemployment benefits during the gap between school terms or school holidays. Without this notice (meaning they were not informed of non-renewal and expected reappointment), they are ineligible for benefits during those periods. The bill maintains existing requirements for crossing guards, such as residency, health, and good moral character. It does not change other unemployment benefit rules but specifically adjusts eligibility for this group of seasonal workers.

Maddy summaryThe "Ending the Criminal Revolving Door Act" requires New Jersey courts to release first-time offenders charged with third or fourth degree crimes (who have no prior convictions for indictable offenses) on their own recognizance or with non-monetary conditions, rather than monetary bail. This directly affects defendants in these categories by making non-monetary release the default, unless prosecutors provide clear evidence that no conditions would ensure court appearance or community safety. The key mechanism shifts the burden to prosecutors to justify detention, reducing reliance on monetary bail for these specific lower-level offenses.

Maddy summaryACR 112 is a concurrent resolution directing New Jersey's State Commission of Investigation (SCI) to examine human trafficking activity at massage and bodywork therapy businesses. The SCI must investigate these locations - where employers are registered and therapists are licensed under state law - and submit a report with findings and recommendations within two years. The report may be delayed up to 120 days if the Attorney General objects to information suggesting potential trafficking or criminal activity. This resolution does not change existing laws but mandates an investigation to address concerns highlighted in a 2018 Polaris Project report about trafficking in such businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects tenants who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking from housing discrimination. Landlords cannot evict, refuse to renew, or deny rentals based on a tenant’s victim status. To qualify, tenants must provide documentation like restraining orders, law enforcement records, medical reports, or certifications from domestic violence specialists. Violating this law could lead to civil lawsuits where victims recover damages, attorney fees, and court costs. The bill amends New Jersey's eviction statutes to explicitly prohibit housing decisions based on victim status.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires state agencies to regularly review their administrative rules to confirm they remain effective and necessary. Agencies must assess whether a rule's benefits still outweigh its costs before expiration (after seven years) and report findings to the Governor and Legislature. Rules can be extended for an additional seven years by filing a notice with the Office of Administrative Law, detailing the rule, its purpose, and new expiration date. This applies to most state agency rules, excluding those that repeal other rules, are mandated by federal law, or would violate other laws.

Maddy summaryThe "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act" (A4422) makes it a crime to knowingly impersonate a real person online without their consent, specifically when done to harm others, send unsolicited spam or ads, or access their personal contact list. It criminalizes creating fake email or social media accounts in someone else's name, altering digital messages to appear as if they came from another person, or using impersonation to transmit unsolicited commercial messages. Violators face fines up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both. Victims can also sue for $500 per incident plus additional damages and seek court orders to stop the impersonation. The law does not hold internet service providers liable unless they personally commit the impersonation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4400) amends New Jersey law to waive inspection fees for municipally owned affordable housing developments. It specifically allows the commissioner to waive fees if a unit has already undergone a thorough municipal inspection within the prior 12 months. The waiver applies directly to local government-owned affordable housing properties, reducing administrative costs for these developments. This change modifies existing fee structures under P.L.1967, c.76, without altering inspection requirements.

Maddy summaryThe "School Children First Act" requires New Jersey school districts to obtain principal consent before placing teachers and bases teacher compensation primarily on effectiveness ratings, assignment to failing schools, and teaching in hard-to-staff subjects - replacing seniority as a main factor. It eliminates extra pay for academic degrees or credits unless directly related to the subject taught and proven to improve student outcomes. School districts must annually report teacher effectiveness ratings (without identifying individuals) on their websites and adopt new pay policies by the 2022-2023 school year. The bill directly affects teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals in New Jersey public schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the board of trustees at each New Jersey county college to post two specific items on the college's website: (1) the full employment contract between the board and the college president, and (2) any additional payments, allowances, or benefits provided to the president beyond their base salary and standard benefits. It directly affects county college boards of trustees and their transparency regarding executive compensation. The requirement applies to all new employment contracts entered into on or after the bill's effective date. The bill mandates this information be made publicly accessible online without delay.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4107) requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to display a head-and-shoulders commemorative representation of Alice Paul in the New Jersey State Capitol building. The Commission must select an appropriate location for the display, with an alternative site during building renovations. The bill honors Alice Paul, a New Jersey native who co-drafted the 19th Amendment granting women voting rights, recognizing her role in women's suffrage. (Procedural commemorative bill; summary adheres to 1-2 sentence guideline.)