Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryBill S 3407 requires that workers on projects financed through New Jersey's Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program receive prevailing wage rates. The bill amends existing law to classify C-PACE financing as "authority financial assistance" subject to prevailing wage requirements under state law. This applies to all workers involved in construction and installation projects funded through the C-PACE program, including those for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements. The prevailing wage rate, determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, will apply to all such projects. The bill ensures workers on clean energy projects receive fair compensation aligned with local wage standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the membership requirements for the board of trustees of the State Police Retirement System (SPRS) by removing the requirement that two members appointed by the Governor must be private citizens (not active or retired members of the system). Currently, the SPRS board consists of two active or retired members of the system, two private citizens appointed by the Governor, and the State Treasurer. The bill amends Section 30 of the relevant statute to eliminate the language specifying that Governor-appointed members must be private citizens. This change would allow the Governor to appoint two members who could be active or retired members of the State Police, rather than being restricted to private citizens. The SPRS board is responsible for overseeing the operations of the retirement system for state police officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires criminal history background checks for individuals applying for or renewing licenses in specific health care professions, specifically adding applied behavior analysts, creative arts therapists, and dietitians to the list of professions requiring these checks. Background checks must be conducted as part of the licensing application process, and licensing boards may deny or revoke licenses based on criminal history that meets existing standards. The requirement does not apply to nurse aides, personal care assistants, or homemaker-home health aides, who are already covered by other background check laws. This change expands existing background check rules to new health care fields without altering current exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require all public and nonpublic schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or federal School Breakfast Program to provide free meals to every enrolled student, regardless of their family's income or federal eligibility status. Currently, schools only provide free or reduced-price meals to students who meet specific federal income or categorical eligibility criteria (like being homeless or receiving SNAP benefits). Under this bill, all students would receive meals at no cost, with the state covering the unreimbursed costs for students who are not federally eligible. This would expand New Jersey's existing "Working Class Families" Anti-Hunger Act, which previously provided free meals to students from families earning up to 224% of the federal poverty level.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to maintain nasal rescue medication (like diazepam or midazolam nasal spray) and portable oxygen devices in secure, accessible locations throughout all school buildings. It directly affects students with seizure conditions (who have a seizure action plan), school nurses, and designated school staff trained to administer these treatments during emergencies when the nurse isn't present. Key provisions mandate parental written consent, liability waivers, and standardized training protocols developed by the Department of Education and Health. The state will reimburse school districts for related costs, with training materials distributed annually to schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to cover motorized wheelchairs for nursing facility residents under specific conditions. It mandates coverage if a resident's licensed doctor prescribes the wheelchair and their managed care organization grants prior authorization. Residents gain temporary possession of the wheelchair as long as they need it, returning it to the state when no longer required, with nursing facilities notifying the managed care organization of this change. The bill also directs the state to seek necessary federal approvals to fund this coverage under existing Medicaid rules.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 150) formally recognizes Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, as one of only two surviving Negro League stadiums in the U.S. and highlights its historical significance as a landmark honoring African American athletes. It specifically acknowledges the annual football rivalry game between Montclair State University and William Paterson University held at the stadium, calling it a cultural event that preserves the site's legacy. The resolution has no legal effect but serves to publicly affirm the stadium's importance through formal recognition. It directs copies to university leaders, the Governor, relevant legislators, and the New Jersey Historical Society. The resolution does not alter any laws or funding but aims to promote awareness of the stadium's role in sports history.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how health insurers in New Jersey calculate their minimum loss ratio requirements for individual and small employer health plans. It requires insurers to use a three-year rolling average instead of annual calculations and expands the numerator to include both claims paid and spending on quality improvement initiatives. Insurers must exclude new state or federal taxes from premium calculations when determining if they meet the 80% minimum loss ratio threshold. These changes apply to all health insurance carriers offering plans in these markets, directly affecting how they report and adjust premiums to comply with consumer protection rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey school districts without a board of school estimate to request additional funding for the next school year through a special election, rather than only at the annual school election. Currently, districts can only request additional funds for the current budget year at the annual election. Under this bill, districts could propose raising taxes for the following year at special elections held in January, March, September, or December, with proposals needing to specify how funds would be used and whether approval would create a permanent tax increase. Districts could only submit one such proposal per school year, and this would not prevent them from also voting on capital projects at the same election.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows members of New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) to purchase retirement credit for prior service as a class two special law enforcement officer with a public employer in the state. To qualify, the member must have worked in that role and then started a PFRS-covered position within 120 days of ending that service. Members can purchase up to 10 years of credit by paying the cost, calculated based on their salary and an actuarial factor, with current members having one year from the bill's effective date to apply. This change aligns the process for purchasing such credit with existing rules for federal or military service.