Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's food sales law to clarify that producers of baked goods (like cakes, cookies, and pastries, but excluding bread) can sell these items at farm markets in wrapped or covered containers for health reasons, without needing to weigh them. Currently, most food sold by dry measure must be sold by weight or count, with limited exceptions for farmers selling produce in open containers. The bill explicitly adds baked goods to this exception when sold in sanitized, wrapped containers, aligning with common farm market practices. It defines "producer" to include bakers of these items and specifies that such goods must still be sold in standard-sized containers. This change directly affects small-batch bakery vendors operating at farm markets.

Maddy summaryACR 33 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing New Jersey municipalities to offer a partial property tax exemption on the primary residence of volunteer firefighters and first responders. The exemption would cover up to 10% of a home's assessed value, with each municipality setting the exact percentage through local ordinance. To qualify, the volunteer must be actively serving in a local fire company or first aid/rescue squad that serves the municipality and live in the home as their primary residence. The state would not provide reimbursement to municipalities for any lost tax revenue from this exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New Jersey school districts handle transportation for students attending county vocational schools. Currently, districts must provide bus service to pupils living more than 2.5 miles from the vocational school. The bill allows resident school districts to instead pay parents an annual "in-lieu" payment (based on a fixed formula) instead of providing transportation. This applies specifically to students attending county vocational school districts or the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, and gives districts the choice between transportation or the payment option. The change affects parents of these students and the resident school districts responsible for funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow chiefs of part-time municipal police forces in New Jersey to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits, which are currently only issued by chiefs of full-time police departments. The change would streamline the application process by enabling local part-time police chiefs to handle these permits directly rather than requiring applicants to go through the State Police. This would facilitate more timely issuance of these permits while maintaining all existing requirements for obtaining them. The bill does not alter the eligibility criteria or application process for these permits, only expanding who can issue them.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey taxpayers to exclude certain retirement plan contributions from their state gross income tax. It applies to contributions made to 401(k) plans, traditional IRAs, qualified pension plans, government deferred compensation plans (457 plans), and the federal Thrift Savings Fund. These contributions would be taxed upon withdrawal rather than at the time of contribution, effectively reducing taxable income for eligible taxpayers in the year they make contributions. The change would apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning January 1 following the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the board of trustees at every New Jersey county college to publicly post two specific items on their official 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 and their presidents by mandating transparency around executive compensation. The requirement applies immediately to all new employment contracts signed on or after the bill's effective date. The law aims to make college president compensation more accessible to the public without altering the compensation structure itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill phases out New Jersey's transfer inheritance tax over two years. For the first year after enactment, the tax rate is reduced to 50% of current rates for taxable transfers (such as those to siblings or non-relatives). In the second year, the tax is eliminated entirely for all transfers. It directly affects individuals inheriting property that would have been subject to the tax under current law, including non-spousal and non-lineal transfers. The change applies to all estates, whether the decedent was a New Jersey resident or not.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts veterans from paying any camping facilities fee at New Jersey State parks and forests. It directly affects honorably discharged veterans (including those who served in the American Merchant Marine during WWII) and Gold Star Family members, who will no longer pay fees for campsites, cabins, lean-tos, or shelters. The law amends existing statutes to prohibit the Department of Environmental Protection from charging these fees for veterans' use of park facilities. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 59 (AR 59) is a non-binding resolution urging New Jersey schools and colleges to include veterans and active military members in discussions about military service, military values, and leadership. It directly affects all K-12 schools and higher education institutions across New Jersey. The resolution encourages schools to invite veterans and service members to share their experiences, particularly during Veterans Month in November, to help students understand military values like integrity and service. It does not create new legal requirements but formally requests that educational institutions incorporate these perspectives into relevant curriculum or events.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2662) bans lawsuits claiming a child should not have been born due to medical negligence ("wrongful birth") or that a person's life should not have begun ("wrongful life"). It directly affects healthcare providers (doctors, geneticists) by removing liability for these specific claims, though it does not impact cases involving intentional misrepresentation or standard negligence. The law takes effect immediately, prohibiting such lawsuits for any claims arising after its passage. It explicitly preserves legal action for injuries caused by willful acts, negligence, or misrepresentation.