Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 2980) creates "county-municipal courts" that handle specific cases across an entire county, replacing individual municipal courts for certain matters. It directly affects counties (especially large, low-density ones) and their municipalities, requiring municipalities to agree to transfer violations and cases to the new county court within two years. Key provisions include: the court handling civil cases under $15,000 (excluding probate/family matters), county health/police violations, and landlord-tenant disputes, while allowing existing municipal courts to be abolished. Municipalities must formally agree to this transition, with the county court beginning operations once the ordinance is filed.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a temporary tax credit for New Jersey residents who are either first-time homebuyers (purchasing a home in 2019, 2020, or 2021) or seniors aged 65+ during the tax year. Eligible taxpayers receive a credit equal to 25% of their property taxes paid on their primary home, capped at $2,500 per year. The credit reduces income tax liability, and any unused portion is refunded directly to the taxpayer. The credit applies only for tax years 2019 through 2021, offering short-term relief for qualifying homeowners.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey lottery tickets and the official state lottery website to clearly display the estimated odds of winning any prize. For non-draw games (like scratch-offs), the odds must appear prominently on every ticket sold. For draw-based games (where numbers are randomly selected), the odds must be available at retail locations and online. The State Lottery Commission will determine the standardized format for displaying these odds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey airport, heliport, and helistop operators to reduce helicopter departures by at least 47% compared to the previous year's average. It exempts flights by military/federal entities, government agencies, news organizations, hospitals, and emergency medical services from this reduction. Operators must also prohibit tourist/sightseeing helicopter operations between 9 PM-8 AM on weekdays and 6 PM-10 AM on weekends at licensed facilities. The law directly affects aviation facility operators and aims to reduce helicopter noise in communities near these locations.

Maddy summaryThis is an Assembly Resolution (AR 33), not a bill, urging Congress to require VA hospitals to provide all routine medical screenings for women veterans on-site at every facility. Currently, women veterans sometimes must travel to off-site clinics for screenings like mammograms or Pap tests, creating unnecessary burden. The resolution argues that on-site screenings would improve access, reduce travel time/resources, and ensure care consistency with private-sector standards. It does not create new law but formally requests congressional action to address this gap in veterans' healthcare access.

Maddy summaryThis bill simplifies approval for installing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment at existing locations like gas stations and retail stores in New Jersey. It removes previous requirements that applicants prove installations comply with site plan bulk rules and prior approval conditions. Instead, applicants must now demonstrate the proposed EV equipment won’t cause unmitigatable health or safety risks. The change applies to all pending or new applications after enactment, streamlining the process for businesses adding EV infrastructure to existing properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New Jersey Alzheimer's Disease Master Plan Study Commission within the Department of Human Services. The 15-member commission - appointed by state leaders and including health experts, caregivers, and community representatives - will develop a comprehensive master plan to address Alzheimer's care. The plan must cover public education, healthcare improvements, funding, community-based services, caregiver support, and poverty reduction for those affected. The commission must submit its report to the Governor and Legislature within two years, after which it will expire.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey dentists and dental hygienists licensed in New Jersey to practice in other states that join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact without obtaining a separate license in each state. It creates a "compact privilege" that enables licensed professionals to work across participating states while still following each state's practice rules and standards. The compact requires states to share disciplinary information and maintain their own licensing requirements, aiming to improve access to dental care in underserved areas and support workforce mobility. The bill does not change New Jersey's current licensing standards or requirements for dental professionals.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes minimum hourly Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) services provided in home settings. It sets a $60 minimum rate for registered nurses and $48 for licensed practical nurses, replacing current maximum rates of $40 and $28 that were deemed insufficient to cover service costs. The law requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal waivers within 180 days to implement these changes and secure matching federal funding. It directly affects nurses providing home-based care for Medicaid beneficiaries, aiming to ensure sustainable reimbursement for these services.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $20 million annual financing program through New Jersey's Infrastructure Bank to help school districts replace diesel school buses with electric ones and install charging infrastructure. It directs the Infrastructure Bank to provide loans and financial assistance to school districts, prioritizing those in "overburdened communities" as defined by state law. School districts must complete energy assessments comparing costs and environmental benefits of electric buses before receiving funding. The program uses existing societal benefits charge revenues, federal funds, and loan repayments to sustain the initiative without requiring new state taxes.