Asm. Will Sampson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public agencies receiving state funds for public work to publicly post on their websites a monthly breakdown of how much of those funds was used for contracts with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses versus other businesses. If an agency lacks a website, it must submit the data to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, which will post and update it monthly. The Department of Labor must also annually summarize this information in a report to the Governor and Legislature. The requirement applies to all state and local government entities, including departments, boards, and public institutions, but excludes contracts for goods or products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of low-speed electric bicycles (max 20 mph) and low-speed electric scooters (max 19 mph) in New Jersey to register these vehicles with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and maintain liability insurance. Registration costs $8, expires after 11 months, and requires MVC approval of the vehicle type. Owners must carry minimum liability coverage of $35,000 per person for bodily injury, replacing prior exemptions that allowed operation without registration or insurance. The bill directly affects all residents who own or operate these devices on New Jersey roads and paths.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act, would create a new license allowing supermarkets to sell alcoholic beverages manufactured in New Jersey for off-premises consumption. The license would apply to retail food stores where groceries and other foodstuffs make up at least 65% of annual sales, with alcohol sales being merely incidental. Stores would pay initial fees based on square footage ($5,000 for under 5,000 sq ft, $15,000 for 5,000-20,000 sq ft, $30,000 for over 20,000 sq ft) and an annual $1,000 renewal fee, with 25% going to the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and 75% to the municipality. The license would not be subject to population-based limits that restrict other alcohol retail licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover social adult day care services for seniors aged 60+ who meet the same clinical, income, and asset criteria used for the state's Medicaid long-term care program. It expands current coverage, which only applies to those enrolled in the state's managed long-term care program, to all eligible seniors regardless of program enrollment. The bill mandates the state health department to seek federal Medicaid waivers to secure funding and implement the change, though the law cannot take effect until federal approval is obtained. This would provide community-based daytime support for seniors with functional impairments when their caregivers are unavailable, currently only available to a limited subset of Medicaid recipients.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A1074 bill prohibits state agencies, including the Motor Vehicle Commission, from sharing driver personal information like names, addresses, license numbers, or Social Security numbers with other states. This specifically blocks the disclosure of such data when other states seek to issue fines for violations captured by speed cameras or red light cameras. The law defines "personal information" broadly to include identifiers like photographs and contact details. It takes effect immediately, preventing New Jersey from aiding out-of-state citation enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish an electronic system for salvage processors to submit applications for salvage certificates of title. Salvage processors, which are businesses that handle totaled vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, would be able to electronically submit applications, supporting documents, and fees through this system. The MVC would also need to allow these processors to print salvage certificates of title at their facilities. This change replaces the current paper-based process for obtaining salvage certificates of title. The bill aims to streamline the process for salvage processors while ensuring proper documentation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for funding under New Jersey's FY 2024 environmental infrastructure program. It modifies the eligibility list to include new projects, remove some, adjust project priorities, and change loan amounts, increasing the total funding authorization to up to $3.08 billion for 137 clean water projects and 70 drinking water projects. The bill explicitly authorizes using the Pinelands Infrastructure Trust Fund for drinking water projects, requiring them to follow wastewater project financing regulations until specific drinking water regulations are established. This affects municipalities, water authorities, and other project sponsors receiving environmental infrastructure funding through the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey private employers to provide employees with two hours of paid leave annually to vote in general elections. Employees must give two business days' notice, and employers must display voting leave rights 10 days before elections. The law excludes construction workers under collective bargaining agreements, per diem healthcare workers, and public employees already receiving paid voting leave. It applies to most private-sector workers in the state, with enforcement tied to existing wage laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public high school students in New Jersey who observe Ramadan to opt out of required physical education classes and school sports programs during the holy month. Students must submit written notice to their principal before schedules are finalized, and can substitute physical education with an instructional course or study hall that provides equivalent graduation credits. Student-athletes may also be excused from sports, cheerleading, or intramural programs with written notice to their coach, and coaches cannot penalize them for this absence. The policy specifically accommodates Muslim students fasting during Ramadan, without exempting them from other required health education courses.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A2001 bill prohibits the sale, distribution, or manufacturing of crayon or chalk products containing lead that are intended for children under six years old. It requires immediate recalls by manufacturers/distributors if lead is detected, mandates retailers to remove recalled products within 48 hours, and requires return of inventory within 14 business days. Manufacturers must destroy recalled products within 60 days, with violations carrying penalties including fines up to $150,000 or imprisonment for repeat offenses. The law directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of children's art supplies sold in New Jersey.