Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "Port Support Zone" within a five-mile radius of the Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal to prepare for increased shipping volume following the Panama Canal expansion. It allows overweight commercial vehicles (80,000+ lbs) to operate on designated routes within commercial/industrial zones of the zone via special permits, while prohibiting zoning changes that would alter commercial/industrial classifications there. The bill also increases redevelopment grant funding for projects in the zone (up to 40% of project costs, with higher limits for environmental remediation) and prioritizes cleanup of contaminated sites for warehouse/distribution use supporting port operations. These provisions aim to streamline cargo movement, storage, and infrastructure development in the port area.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New Jersey's "Menstrual Hygiene Products Program" to provide free tampons and sanitary napkins to low-income residents through participating food pantries. The Department of Agriculture will award annual grants (up to $10,000 per pantry) to food pantries for purchasing these products, and must list participating pantries with operating hours on its website. The program requires coordination with pharmacies and health departments to improve product access, and includes funding for educational materials about menstrual hygiene. It appropriates $200,000 from the General Fund to support the initiative, which must be implemented within six months of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey courts to provide key criminal court documents - like indictments, pleadings, and motions - in the primary language of defendants, witnesses, or legal guardians with limited English proficiency. It mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop translation policies for nine widely spoken languages in New Jersey, including Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. Courthouses must also post multilingual signs in high-traffic areas to inform individuals of their right to language assistance services. The policy applies to criminal proceedings and aims to ensure equitable access to court materials, directly affecting non-English speakers navigating the justice system.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires inmates in New Jersey state prisons or county correctional facilities to attend a Medicaid enrollment session at least 60 days before their release. During the session, trained county welfare workers or facility staff must help inmates complete and submit Medicaid applications, either in person or by phone. Inmates who choose not to participate must do so in writing, and staff must explain Medicaid benefits and how to apply later if they change their mind. The policy aims to improve post-release healthcare access by streamlining Medicaid enrollment for returning residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2069) increases membership on two health benefits commissions in New Jersey. It adds four new members to the State Health Benefits Commission (including a mayor/township administrator and county official appointed by the Governor, plus two local employee representatives chosen by the AFL-CIO) and four new members to the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission (appointed from nominees of education groups, school business officials, and county colleges). The bill amends existing law to clarify appointment procedures and terms for these commissions, which oversee health benefit programs for state and school employees. These changes directly affect the governance of health coverage for approximately 200,000 state and school employees and their families.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals recently released from New Jersey state correctional facilities to renew their driver's licenses using an existing photo on file with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), without requiring a new photograph. To qualify, they must present a Department of Corrections (DOC) identification card or an MVC-issued non-driver ID card (provided to inmates before release under existing law). The renewal is valid for one year at a $18 fee (excluding the standard digitized photo fee). It directly affects formerly incarcerated New Jersey residents seeking to restore driving privileges shortly after release.

Maddy summaryThe Economic Emergency Investment Stabilization Act would allow New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to make equity investments in businesses significantly harmed by major economic emergencies. The EDA would match private investments dollar-for-dollar, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million per business, for a maximum 25% ownership stake, requiring businesses to secure at least $1 in outside investment for each dollar the EDA provides. Businesses must demonstrate they were financially healthy before the emergency, have a clear plan to return to financial viability, and meet specific location and employee requirements to qualify. The EDA would exit its investments within 12-10 years after the emergency ends, with proceeds returned to the Economic Recovery Fund, and the program would be funded by the Economic Recovery Fund, proceeds from previous equity sales, and other EDA resources.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A2034 bill reduces the minimum waiting period for voters to change their political party affiliation before a primary election from 55 days to 21 days. It directly affects voters who wish to switch parties to participate in a primary, aligning this requirement with the existing 21-day deadline for voter registration. The change modifies the current law to shorten the timeframe for updating party affiliation, matching the standard for voter registration. This adjustment provides a consistent timeline for both registration and party affiliation changes prior to primaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) to implement two specific payment models for health care services. It mandates a "referenced based pricing program" that establishes maximum payment amounts for certain elective medical procedures based on external pricing data, and a "bundled payment program" that pays a single global amount for all services provided during a defined episode of care. These changes apply to health care services covered under SHBP and SEHBP for state and school employees, retirees, and their dependents. The bill also includes provisions for expediting the procurement of vendors to implement these payment models.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state agencies and entities to provide child care services for full-time employees who need them. Child care can be offered in state-owned facilities (if licensed as a child care center) or at licensed external centers, including school-age programs and family day care homes approved by the Department of Children and Families. The Secretary of State must work with the Commissioner of Children and Families to create implementation rules, and the law takes effect immediately. It applies to full-time employees in the Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and Legislature staff, regardless of whether they receive state compensation.