Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "NJ Highlands Tax Fairness Fund" to allow residents of eight specific municipalities (Bloomsbury Borough, Byram Township, Califon Borough, Glen Gardner Borough, Kinnelon Borough, Lebanon Township, Ringwood Borough, and West Milford Township) to direct 10% of their state income tax (after credits for taxes paid to other jurisdictions) back to their local government. Designated funds are distributed annually to these municipalities in proportion to the amount designated by their residents, and must be used exclusively to reduce property tax levies for residents. The fund is separate from other state aid and cannot offset existing aid programs. This applies only to municipalities where 95% or more of the land area is within the Highlands preservation zone under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities (including Rutgers, NJIT, Rowan, and county colleges) to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Higher Education by January 1st. The report must detail all capital projects in planning or construction, including project names, locations, costs, funding sources, bond issuance plans, and the institution's total bonded debt. The Secretary must then post each institution's report on a publicly accessible website. This creates transparency about how public funds are used for construction projects across state higher education institutions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits candidates from being nominated for more than one elective office in the same primary or general election. It amends New Jersey law to prevent candidates from accepting nominations for multiple offices during a single election cycle, including both primary and general elections. The law also requires the Secretary of State to certify candidates for only one office per election, ensuring no individual appears on ballots for multiple positions simultaneously. This change directly affects candidates seeking multiple offices in the same election, such as running for both state assembly and senate seats in the same election.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey mail-in ballot outer envelopes from displaying any visible political affiliation or designation. It affects all voters who participate in mail-in elections across the state. The key provision requires county clerks to ensure both the outer envelope and the envelope used to mail ballot materials to voters don't contain political party information on their exterior. This change applies to all mail-in ballots, including those for primary elections. The policy aims to maintain voter privacy by preventing political information from being visible on ballot envelopes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft) operating in New Jersey to notify riders within 48 hours about two specific account changes: updates to personal information (password, email, or phone number) or unusual ride patterns (e.g., sudden spikes in prearranged rides). It also mandates that companies provide 24/7 access to a live customer service representative via digital channels or phone to resolve account issues or dispute unauthorized charges. Transportation network companies must annually submit written compliance descriptions to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. These requirements apply directly to riders using TNC services and affect all companies seeking or maintaining a permit to operate in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey officeholders from simultaneously holding multiple elective offices (such as a state assembly seat and a mayoral position) or an elective office and a salaried appointive position (like a county commissioner role). Current officeholders who hold such dual positions may continue until the expiration of the next term for the elective office, after which they must hold only one office. The bill amends existing laws to eliminate the previous exception allowing continuous service in multiple offices. It applies to all elected and appointed positions across state, county, and municipal government. The changes take effect immediately.

Maddy summaryACR 102 is a non-binding resolution urging New Jersey's Department of Education to impose a two-year moratorium on developing or implementing new Student Learning Standards. It requests this pause due to recent adoption of standards in 2020, parent concerns about current standards, and pandemic-related learning loss. The resolution does not change existing standards but asks the Department to halt new standards development while the Legislature considers related bills addressing learning loss. This affects the Department's curriculum planning process during the moratorium period.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to claim a state income tax deduction for charitable donations made to qualifying New Jersey-based organizations. It mirrors the federal deduction limit (under IRS Section 170) for donations that would be deductible on federal returns, without requiring taxpayers to itemize federal deductions. To qualify, organizations must be registered under New Jersey's Charitable Registration Act or meet specific in-state presence requirements (maintaining an office, employing staff, and providing services in New Jersey). The deduction applies to donations made in tax years beginning January 1 following enactment.

Maddy summaryBill A2668 allocates $4 million annually from Trenton Capital City Aid to the Lake Hopatcong Commission to treat and prevent harmful algal blooms in Lake Hopatcong. The funding supports developing pollution controls with surrounding municipalities, promoting sustainable land use practices with businesses and residents, and coordinating with state/federal agencies on watershed management. This ongoing appropriation, beginning in fiscal year 2022, addresses recurring water quality issues that caused health advisories in 2019 due to nutrient runoff. The commission will use these funds for both immediate bloom treatment and long-term prevention strategies.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Addiction Medicine Philanthropy Act," creates a $250,000 cap on non-monetary damages (like pain and suffering) for physicians in New Jersey who provide uncompensated care for substance use disorders to at least 10% of their patients in a calendar year. It directly affects licensed physicians treating substance use disorders without payment for a significant portion of their patients. Physicians must report and verify their uncompensated care through the State Board of Medical Examiners, which then notifies them and the insurance department to apply the damage cap. The cap applies to malpractice cases arising from that year's uncompensated care in the following calendar year.