Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million annually from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund to support the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) or its successor. NJMEP is a nonprofit organization that helps New Jersey manufacturers improve competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency through customized training and technical assistance. The funding is designated as a permanent, dedicated source within the broader workforce development fund, separate from other allocations for worker training programs. This provision ensures consistent financial backing for NJMEP's services to manufacturers across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's cosmetology licensing exam requirements. It expands language options beyond English by requiring the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to offer practical and written exams in English plus the four most commonly spoken languages in the state (determined using Census data). This affects both new applicants and practicing licensees, who may now take each exam portion in one of these four languages or use a translator for practical exams if approved by the board. The Division of Consumer Affairs must verify and update the list of available languages every five years using official data. The change replaces the current limited option of Spanish for practicing licensees.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual payments from New Jersey's Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund to municipalities by $15 million (from $740 million to $755 million) over two years. It directly affects most municipalities (excluding those with a municipal purposes tax rate of $0.10 or less per $100) by requiring them to subtract this additional aid from their property tax levies. The bill also prohibits municipalities from anticipating certain revenue when creating annual budgets. These changes aim to provide more direct property tax relief to local governments through the existing fund, which receives energy-related tax revenues.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires passenger vehicles registered in New Jersey to undergo annual safety inspections covering specific equipment and owner documentation. It directly affects owners of passenger vehicles (excluding motorcycles, historic vehicles, and heavy trucks over 8,500 pounds) by mandating checks for safety features like headlights, brakes, tires, seatbelts, and functional equipment such as horns and stoplights. Owners must also present valid driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and active insurance policies during inspections. The law updates existing vehicle inspection requirements to standardize safety checks and documentation verification at official or licensed inspection facilities.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill creates tax credits for businesses manufacturing equipment for advanced nuclear facilities licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Manufacturers can claim a 15% credit on eligible equipment and facility improvements, increasing to 25% for relocating businesses or certified minority/women/veteran-owned businesses. It also establishes a state program to award tax credits to developers of new nuclear facilities, requiring projects to demonstrate economic feasibility, comply with environmental standards, pay prevailing wages, and secure NRC licensing by 2030. The program applies only to projects at current or decommissioned nuclear sites and mandates a 20% developer capital contribution.

Maddy summaryBill A 2338 required public transportation employees, motorbus operators, hotel/motel staff, healthcare facility workers, and judicial personnel to complete one-time training on recognizing human trafficking signs and responding appropriately. The training, mandated as a condition for license renewals or employment, must include specific content about victim signals observed in public spaces and be reviewed biennially. It applied directly to licensed entities like hotels, healthcare facilities, and transit operators, with enforcement handled by the Department of Community Affairs and Department of Health. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, after being approved as P.L.2025, c.343.

Maddy summaryThis bill (now law as P.L.2025, c.322) allows voters to correct mail-in ballot errors - such as missing certificates or envelope issues - by submitting fixes within a specified timeframe. It also lets voters who received a "cure letter" about a rejected ballot choose to cast a provisional ballot in person instead of attempting to fix the original ballot. This directly affects voters who applied for mail-in ballots but faced submission errors or received notifications about defects. The process ensures voters aren’t disqualified for minor administrative mistakes while maintaining election integrity.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses and banks from using receipt paper containing bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical added during manufacturing to improve paper characteristics. It directly affects retailers, financial institutions, and any entity that provides transaction records like receipts or credit card slips. Violators face civil penalties of $250-$500 per offense, with daily fines for ongoing violations, enforced by the Department of Environmental Protection or courts. The law takes effect 18 months after enactment, aiming to reduce consumer exposure to BPA through everyday transaction documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large supermarkets (over 16,000 sq ft), grocery stores, and food suppliers to make a reasonable effort to donate surplus food that is safe for human consumption but would otherwise be discarded. The donation must cover food fit for consumption (including perishable items like produce, dairy, and prepared foods), but not spoiled or unsafe items. Covered businesses must donate to food banks, nonprofits, or directly to people, with donations limited to covering only handling costs. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a rebate program for residents and businesses purchasing electric or battery-powered lawn equipment (like mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers), replacing gas-powered alternatives. Rebates are calculated as 25% of the purchase price, capped at $50 for equipment under $250, $100 for $250-$500, and $150 for equipment over $500. Funding comes from the societal benefits charge, and the BPU must advertise rebates through existing channels like the Clean Energy Program. The program aims to reduce emissions by incentivizing cleaner equipment adoption across households and businesses.