Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to promote state-produced aquaculture products (farmed fish and shellfish raised in New Jersey waters) through the existing Jersey Fresh Program. It mandates the department to create a specific quality grading system for these products - distinct from wild-caught seafood - and allocate $25,000 annually from the General Fund to fund advertising and promotion. The program will apply only to aquaculture products meeting state quality standards, expanding Jersey Fresh's current focus on locally grown produce. This change directly affects New Jersey aquaculture producers seeking to market their products under the state's agricultural branding initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies electric bicycles into two distinct types with specific rules for operation and safety. Class 1 e-bikes provide motor assistance only while pedaling and stop assisting at 20 mph, while Class 2 e-bikes can propel without pedaling but also stop at 20 mph. It directly affects e-bike riders, manufacturers, and sellers by establishing these definitions and requiring compliance with regulations for batteries and charging systems. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Transportation Committee and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a four-year grant program to fund partnerships between eligible New Jersey school districts and entities like county colleges or urban districts for career and technical education (CTE) programs. It directly affects county vocational school districts and other school districts operating approved CTE programs, allowing them to partner with others to create new CTE programs in existing facilities not owned by the applicant. Key provisions require applicants to detail partnership roles, employer involvement, student capacity, facility suitability, and post-grant sustainability plans, with grants awarded based on available state funds. The program mandates a four-year progress report to the governor and legislature, including outcomes and recommendations for permanent funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray (for opioid overdose emergencies) in secure, accessible campus locations and develop a campus policy for its emergency use. It directly affects institutions of higher education, licensed campus medical staff, and designated campus personnel like resident assistants who may administer naloxone after required training. Key provisions include mandating hospital transport for overdose victims after naloxone use, permitting trained non-medical staff to administer the drug in good faith, and providing liability protection for those acting in compliance with the law. The policy must be developed with guidance from the state’s higher education and human services departments.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies delivery and shipment rules for New Jersey retailers selling alcoholic beverages. It specifies that businesses with a plenary retail consumption license (for year-round sales) or a seasonal retail consumption license (for limited seasons) can accept alcohol deliveries at a licensed warehouse and deliver directly to consumers. These retailers are also permitted to coordinate with warehouse staff to collect and prepare products for delivery. The change applies to all qualifying alcohol retailers operating under these license types in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "New Jersey Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Act" (A-2476), requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and annually update a public awareness campaign focused on motorcycle safety. The campaign must include educational materials on motorcycle safety, information about distracted driving risks, and variable message signs promoting safe road sharing between motorists and motorcyclists. It directly affects all drivers and motorcyclists in New Jersey by aiming to reduce motorcycle-related accidents through improved road awareness. The bill mandates these specific provisions to encourage vigilant driving and safer interactions on New Jersey roads.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's 1952 Unfair Cigarette Sales Act by increasing the presumed "cost of doing business" rate for cigarette retailers from 8% to 16% of the "basic cost of cigarettes." It directly affects retailers selling cigarettes in New Jersey, requiring them to use this higher presumption (unless they provide proof of lower costs) when calculating minimum selling prices. The key mechanism sets a fixed percentage of the wholesale cost to cover operational expenses like rent, labor, and overhead. This change aims to update pricing calculations to reflect current business costs, as stated in the bill's purpose. The bill is pending in the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to expand the Department of Environmental Protection's authority to allow Sunday harvesting of all types of aquacultured shellfish (not just oysters), including clams, in specific areas, times, and using defined methods. It directly affects shellfish farmers and harvesters who currently face Sunday restrictions for most shellfish types. The key change is removing the current limitation that only permitted oyster harvesting on Sundays, now enabling the DEP (with the Shellfisheries Council) to create rules for broader shellfish harvesting. Lease maintenance activities like moving shell or planting seed remain permitted on Sundays under the existing exception.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds two student representatives to Rutgers University's Board of Governors. The student members must be full-time, matriculated students in good academic standing, aged 18+ and U.S. citizens, elected by Rutgers students. For the first election, one student serves as a voting member for one year while the other serves as an alternate for two years (becoming voting in year two); subsequent elections follow this alternate-to-voting pattern for two-year terms. Student representatives have full board participation rights except on personnel decisions, property transactions, or litigation where confidentiality is required.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 619) creates a new criminal offense for "doxxing," defined as knowingly sharing someone's personal details (like address or phone number) online without consent to cause fear of harm, violence, or stalking. It specifically targets disclosures that create a serious risk of bodily injury, stalking, or severe emotional distress (mental anguish) to the person or their close relations - such as family, household members, or close associates. Exceptions apply for good-faith disclosures to the public about suspected unlawful conduct, to law enforcement, or during official investigations. Violations are a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine), escalating to a third-degree crime if serious harm occurs.