Rep. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the 6.37% top marginal income tax rate for New Jersey residents earning over $150,000 annually. It specifically amends tax code section 54A:2-1 to re-establish this rate, which was in effect during 1996-2004. The provision applies to taxable income above $150,000 for individuals filing as single, head of household, or married filing jointly. The bill does not change other tax brackets or thresholds, only reinstating this specific rate for high-income earners.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends civil immunity to New Jersey first responders (including volunteer fire departments, emergency squads, EMTs, and medical personnel) who forcibly enter homes, businesses, or structures during emergencies. It applies when responders reasonably believe entry is necessary for emergency medical care or to prevent imminent harm, and no property occupant responds to entry requests within a reasonable time. The immunity covers civil damages from such entries but excludes liability for motor vehicle operations or willful/wanton misconduct. It amends multiple existing statutes to codify this protection across various emergency service roles.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3158) creates a new criminal offense called "victimization" for committing any crime listed in Chapters 11-18 of Title 2C (such as assault or theft) against a senior citizen (62+) or a person with a disability. The offense is graded one level higher than the underlying crime (e.g., a fourth-degree crime for a disorderly persons offense) and requires separate sentencing, meaning the victimization charge does not merge with the original crime. If the underlying crime was first or second degree, the sentence includes mandatory post-incarceration parole supervision (5 or 3 years, respectively). The bill directly affects seniors and disabled individuals by adding enhanced penalties for crimes committed against them.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local election officials to request police officers to provide security at schools used as polling places during elections. Specifically, district boards, election superintendents, or county clerks can ask for officers to be assigned to school polling locations for security, and police departments must comply with such requests. Officers assigned for this purpose are prohibited from interfering with voters or election materials, and violating this rule would be a third-degree crime. The bill clarifies that police presence at school polling places is permitted, while maintaining safeguards to protect voter access.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the duration of emergency orders, rules, or regulations issued by New Jersey's Governor under the Civil Defense Act to 14 days (expiring on the 15th day), unless the Legislature passes a concurrent resolution extending the period. It prohibits the Governor from issuing identical or similar orders for the same emergency after one expires. Exceptions include orders rescinding prior emergency actions, federal compliance requirements, internal government operations, military orders under the Governor's command, or orders under other laws allowing longer terms. The bill applies directly to the Governor's emergency authority and takes immediate effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill caps compensation for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases at $250,000. It applies to lawsuits against health care providers, including doctors, hospitals, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, for professional negligence. The cap takes effect immediately for all cases filed after the law's enactment, without affecting economic damages like medical bills or lost wages.

Maddy summaryThis proposed New Jersey bill (A 3228) requires websites, social media platforms, and other online entities to verify the age of users attempting to access content deemed "harmful to minors" before allowing access. It mandates reasonable age verification methods (like digital ID checks) and prohibits minors from accessing such content unless it's determined suitable for them under state standards. The law specifically targets material meeting strict criteria, such as content depicting sexual acts or lacking artistic value for young people. Currently pending in the Assembly Science Committee, it would apply to all online services operating in New Jersey, not just social media.

Maddy summaryThis bill would cancel New Jersey's 2020 health and physical education standards and prohibit the State Board of Education from creating new state-level standards in these subjects. It requires each local school district to form a Parental Advisory Committee (made of parents/guardians) to help develop new curriculum standards, with public meetings and online posting of recommendations. Within 180 days of enactment, districts must adopt new standards that include mandatory suicide prevention education and organ donation information for students. The bill shifts authority for setting health education standards from the state to local school boards.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey mail-in ballot outer envelopes from displaying any visible political party names, symbols, or designations to the public. It directly affects all voters receiving mail-in ballots in New Jersey elections, as county clerks must ensure envelopes contain no political information on their exterior. Key mechanisms require county clerks to use envelopes without visible political content when mailing ballots and to include specific voter instructions on the envelope's exterior. The bill amends existing election laws to mandate this change for both primary and general election mail-in ballots.

Maddy summaryAJR 54 is a commemorative resolution designating April 27th (Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday) as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; instead, it requests the governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of Grant’s legacy. The resolution highlights Grant’s military service, presidency, advocacy for civil rights, and historical ties to Long Branch, New Jersey. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy impact, focused solely on honoring his contributions through an annual observance.