Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the duration of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by New Jersey's Governor under the Civil Defense Act to a maximum of 14 days. It requires the Legislature to approve any extension beyond this 14-day period through a concurrent resolution. The Governor cannot issue identical or substantially similar orders for the same emergency after one expires under this rule. Exceptions include orders rescinding prior emergency measures, federal compliance requirements, internal state government operations, military orders, or orders issued under other laws with longer terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the State Debt Capacity Advisory Commission to produce an annual report analyzing New Jersey's debt affordability. The report, due by December 1 each year, includes projections of 10-year revenue for debt service, debt issuance estimates, debt service schedules, debt ratios (like debt-to-revenue), and comparisons to the ten most populous states. It provides nonbinding advisory information to help state policymakers evaluate future debt decisions, but does not constitute official debt disclosure. The commission, composed of nine members including state officials and public finance experts, will publish this analysis publicly. The bill directly affects state budget and finance decision-makers by providing structured debt-related data for planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2685) allows New Jersey law enforcement officers to deduct unreimbursed firearms training expenses from their gross income for tax purposes. It directly affects officers whose duties include detecting, apprehending, or arresting offenders and who qualify in firearm use per N.J.S.2C:39-6. The key provision permits deductions for out-of-pocket costs like training courses, ammunition, and range fees paid by officers, excluding any reimbursed amounts. The deduction applies to taxable years following the bill's enactment. This creates a concrete tax benefit for eligible officers covering existing training costs they typically pay personally.

Maddy summaryACR 26 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that all bills or joint resolutions levying new state taxes or increasing existing taxes must pass both the New Jersey Assembly and Senate by a three-fifths majority vote (60% of members present), instead of the current simple majority requirement. This change would directly affect any legislation proposing new taxes or tax hikes, including budget-related tax measures. The amendment would apply to bills introduced after January 9, 2007, and requires voter approval via referendum at the next general election. It does not alter voting requirements for non-tax legislation or other types of bills.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3204) requires public school districts to post detailed curriculum plans online at least 30 days before each school year begins. It mandates that districts include all units of study, learning objectives, and information about textbooks/materials used for each grade level on their website, with updates whenever plans change. School districts must also specify when and where parents/legal guardians can review these materials before they are used in classrooms. The law directly affects school districts (requiring website updates) and parents/guardians (granting review access), taking effect for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to submit an annual financial report by March 1 each year. The report must detail the status of special funding accounts under DEP's control - including funds from federal sources, dedicated fees, bond proceeds, and one-time appropriations - that are not typically part of the regular operating budget. The report will include statutory authority for each account, total funds used in the prior fiscal year, and year-end balances. This transparency measure ensures the Governor and Legislature can review how these specific funds are managed annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates New Jersey's Transfer Inheritance Tax, which was imposed on beneficiaries receiving assets from a decedent's estate (based on asset value and relationship to the decedent). It repeals specific sections of state law governing the tax, including provisions that taxed "lateral" transfers (such as to siblings or nonrelatives) at rates up to 16%, while exempting transfers to spouses, ancestors, and descendants. The repeal applies to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2015, meaning the tax will no longer apply to those estates. However, it does not affect taxes accrued or obligations for deaths occurring before that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill upgrades New Jersey's stalking law when the stalking involves installing or using monitoring software or devices on the victim's phone to intercept communications or track location. It increases the offense from a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail) to a third-degree crime (3-5 years in jail) if the stalker uses such technology on the victim's cellular or wireless device. The bill specifically targets the misuse of location or communication monitoring tools - commonly available apps or pre-installed programs - to gather the victim's data without consent. It directly affects victims of stalking who experience technology-facilitated harassment through their personal devices.

Maddy summaryAJR 55 designates March 16 each year as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to recognize service dogs that assist veterans with conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and seizure disorders. The resolution directly affects veterans, service dog organizations (such as Paws Healing Heroes in Glassboro), and the public by raising awareness of these animals' role in veteran support. Its key mechanism is an annual designation requiring the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with funding or regulatory changes, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryACR 82 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit New Jersey state legislators' service terms. It would restrict Senate members to three consecutive terms (12 years total) and General Assembly members to five consecutive terms (10 years total), requiring them to take at least one intervening term off before running again. This change would apply to legislators elected starting with the 2011 general election, replacing the current system with no term limits. The amendment must be approved by voters in a future general election to take effect.