Asm. Beth Sawyer

Co-sponsor A 831

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification; establishes criminal history record background check process.*

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified in other U.S. states, territories, or Puerto Rico to work in New Jersey without retaking certification exams, provided their home state's standards meet or exceed New Jersey's. It requires all applicants to undergo a criminal history background check through state and federal databases, with disqualification for convictions involving violence, arson, drug offenses, or other specified crimes. Existing EMTs must also complete this background check during their next recertification. The law mandates biennial background checks for all certified EMTs as part of renewal.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 649

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands purposes for which civil asset forfeiture funds may be used by law enforcement agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the allowable uses of civil asset forfeiture funds (money from property seized in criminal cases) by New Jersey law enforcement agencies. It specifically adds community outreach, diversity training for officers, and minority recruitment programs to the list of permitted "law enforcement purposes." The bill codifies these additions to the existing definition, which already included crime prevention education, equipment purchases, and federal grant matching. These funds remain restricted to the law enforcement agency that contributed to the case that generated the forfeiture, and cannot be used for general budgetary purposes.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 3409

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Updates certain insurance company investment provisions in accordance with Investments of Insurers Model Act.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 111

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides that farm, farmstand, or other agricultural operation selling firewood obtained from property other than seller's shall not be considered lumber yard; prohibits sale of untreated firewood from outside of State.*

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that farms selling firewood from sources other than their own property (e.g., farmstands or agricultural operations) are not classified as "lumber yards" under local regulations. It prohibits selling untreated firewood obtained from outside New Jersey at these farm locations unless the wood is heat-treated and certified pest-free by its state of origin. The law directly affects farmers, farmstands, and agricultural businesses that sell firewood, as well as consumers purchasing such wood. Key provisions require certification for out-of-state firewood to prevent the spread of pests, while exempting wood sourced from the seller’s own land. The bill took effect immediately upon approval.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 5227

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Expands eligibility for "fishing buddy license" fee.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1727

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires Attorney General to perform outreach and provide services to victims of human trafficking under certain circumstances. *

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary AR 204

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Demanding Hamas to surrender to stop civilian bloodshed in Gaza.

In committee Jan 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AJR 223

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey.

Passed Dec 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5905

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Concerns recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters; appropriates $2 million.

In committee Dec 28, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 757

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $2,000 gross income tax exemption.*

Passed Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track