Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4525) requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to provide written notice of toll violations to vehicle owners before charging administrative fees. The notice must be sent within 60 days of the violation and include details about the violation (date, time, location) and a 30-day window to pay the toll and avoid fees. Authorities cannot issue or collect administrative fees unless they've provided this notice and the 30-day remedy period has expired. The bill also clarifies that rental vehicle lessors can avoid liability by submitting lease documentation to the authorities.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A3366 establishes a Women's Menstrual Health Program within the Department of Health to identify and support patients with symptoms of endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The program requires the Department to contract with healthcare providers for screenings, referrals, and follow-up care; provide education for medical staff and the public; and maintain an online resource hub with clinical guidelines and patient materials. It directly affects women experiencing symptoms like severe pelvic pain, irregular periods, infertility, or other menstrual disorder indicators linked to these conditions. The bill mandates standardized data collection for quality assurance while keeping patient information confidential, as required by law. This initiative aims to improve early identification and care for millions of women impacted by these common, long-term health conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a New Jersey gross income tax credit for licensed child care staff and registered family day care providers. Eligible workers must have been employed for six continuous months in their current role, with credit amounts varying by income level ($25,000-$45,000) and the age group of children they serve (birth-30 months or 30+ months). For those earning under $45,000, the credit is refundable - if it eliminates tax liability, they receive the remaining amount as a cash payment. The credit does not count as income for other state benefit programs and requires at least 50% of work time to be spent directly providing child care services.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Senate Bill S 2607 requires private bus companies operating regular routes to give advance notice and hold public meetings before making significant service cuts. Specifically, operators must provide 4 months' written notice to the state Motor Vehicle Commission and NJ Transit, 3 months' notice to riders, and host a public meeting near the busiest stop within 15 days of notifying riders. The bill also mandates that companies notify local officials, including mayors and county commissioners, before holding these meetings. Private operators who fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. This bill directly affects private bus operators and their riders in New Jersey communities experiencing service changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases tax credit amounts for businesses and developers working on historic property rehabilitation and brownfield redevelopment projects in New Jersey. For historic properties in designated areas (qualified incentive tracts or government-restricted municipalities), the maximum credit rises to 60% of rehabilitation costs or $12 million (up from 45%/ $8 million). For brownfield remediation projects in similar areas, the credit increases to 80% of costs or $12 million (up from 60%/$8 million). The bill also allows up to 50% of available credits to be allocated specifically for facade rehabilitation projects, with a maximum $4 million credit per project.

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 requires New Jersey school districts to provide reading intervention programs for kindergarten through third-grade students who show reading deficiencies, as identified by approved assessments. The programs must use a data-driven, multi-tiered system of supports to deliver explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension while monitoring student progress throughout the year. School districts must adopt scientifically based instructional materials, and the Department of Education must provide age-appropriate resources and develop an evaluation process for the program. The law takes effect immediately for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an independent "Office of the Learning Loss Czar" within New Jersey's Department of Education to address pandemic-related learning gaps. The office will identify effective educational strategies (especially for students of color, low-income students, and students with disabilities), build a public resource bank of these tools, and provide school districts with technical assistance, grant support, and partnerships to implement solutions. It does not create new funding but coordinates existing resources and research. The Learning Loss Czar, appointed by the Governor, will lead this effort while operating independently from the Department of Education. The bill directly affects all New Jersey public school districts and students impacted by pandemic learning disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends temporary flexibility for businesses receiving state tax credits under economic development programs. It allows eligible businesses to reduce the required time employees spend at their facility (from 60% to 50% or 40%, depending on location) for tax periods ending March 31, 2024, and requires them to make payments (5% for 2022 credits, 20% for future credits) to fund small business support. The funds must be used within 12 months for downtown activation or small business financing in designated areas, with annual reports to the legislature. The bill applies to businesses with existing tax credit agreements that entered into incentive agreements before April 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThe "Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act" (S 3192) establishes clearer definitions and duties for different types of real estate agents and brokers in New Jersey. The bill requires written agency disclosure before services begin, mandates specific duties including loyalty, confidentiality, and disclosure of material information, and sets requirements for property condition disclosures in residential transactions. It also establishes specific signage requirements at open houses and updates continuing education requirements to include specific hours on agency topics for real estate licensees. This legislation directly affects real estate brokerage firms, agents, and consumers involved in real estate transactions across the state.