Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a statewide plan within one year to reduce public lead exposure from contaminated soil and drinking water. The DEP must use existing soil test data from cleanup sites, public water testing results, and other relevant information to identify high-risk geographic areas, prioritize public funding for soil and water remediation, and develop a public education program about lead health risks. The plan must be updated every five years and made publicly available online. It directly affects DEP operations and aims to protect residents in communities with lead contamination.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires ticket brokers and resale websites to clearly inform consumers about the secondary nature of ticket sales. It mandates specific disclosures, including that resale tickets don’t mean primary tickets are sold out, that prices may exceed face value, and the refund policy for event cancellations. Websites must also display the venue’s original ticket price before purchase and require buyers to confirm they’ve read these notices. Additionally, if a site redirects users to a resale platform, it must prominently state that the redirection doesn’t indicate sold-out tickets or lower prices. These rules aim to increase transparency in online ticket resale for consumers.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's funding for high-cost special education services. For students whose annual special education costs exceed $55,000, school districts will now receive 100% of the excess amount directly from their county government rather than from the state. The state will reimburse counties for these payments to school districts. This affects school districts across New Jersey that serve students with the most intensive special education needs. The bill also requires property tax bills to include a separate line item showing the tax levy supporting extraordinary special education aid.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the treatment, discharge, disposal, application to roadways, or storage of wastewater, sludge, drill cuttings, or other byproducts from hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for natural gas exploration or production within New Jersey. It applies to all such materials regardless of where the fracking occurred, targeting contaminants like heavy metals, radioactive materials, and chemicals that risk contaminating water supplies and overwhelming wastewater treatment systems. The law bans these activities immediately upon enactment, aiming to prevent environmental harm and health risks associated with fracking waste. It directly affects natural gas companies and waste handlers operating in New Jersey who manage fracking byproducts.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases financial aid to New Jersey municipalities from the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years, restoring approximately $331 million in reduced aid payments that municipalities received during fiscal years 2009-2011. In fiscal year 2023, municipalities will receive 50% of the difference between their 2008 and 2012 aid distributions, with full restoration beginning in 2024. Municipalities must subtract any additional aid received from their property tax levy calculations and cannot anticipate this aid when creating annual budgets. The bill requires municipalities to amend their budgets to properly reflect the total aid amount, ensuring the aid directly reduces the amount they need to raise through property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1831) requires New Jersey's Medicaid Fraud Division to create data-sharing agreements with any county that requests access to third-party insurance data about COVID-19 health services. It directly affects counties (local governments) and individuals receiving publicly-funded COVID-19 care (like testing or treatment) who may have private insurance. The key provision mandates the division to share available data - such as insurance coverage details - to help counties determine if individuals have other insurance, then identify the insurer so counties can bill them for covered services. This aims to protect public funds by ensuring private insurers cover eligible services provided during the pandemic. The bill specifies "carrier" includes insurance companies, health plans, and state programs like the State Health Benefits Program.

Maddy summaryThe New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act requires ticket issuers (like venues, promoters, and teams) to offer consumers the option to purchase transferable tickets at the time of initial sale, allowing reselling or gifting without restrictions or requiring use of a specific platform. Exceptions permit non-transferable tickets for targeted promotions (e.g., group discounts for disability organizations) if clearly marked and not sold to the general public. The bill prohibits penalties or discrimination against ticket holders who resell tickets or use particular resale platforms and removes existing statutory caps on ticket resale prices. This law applies immediately to all ticket sales in New Jersey, affecting both consumers and event operators.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey retailers and service providers from using paper receipts containing bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS) starting upon the bill's effective date, and bans all paper receipts 13 months later. It requires businesses to offer electronic receipts via email or text instead, with violations subject to $250-$500 civil penalties. The bill targets health and environmental concerns: 93% of paper receipts contain these toxic chemicals linked to reproductive issues and cancer, while receipt production consumes 3 million trees and 5 billion pounds of CO2 annually (equivalent to 400,000 cars). The law aims to eliminate exposure risks for consumers and workers while reducing environmental harm from paper waste.

Maddy summaryThe Liberty State Park Protection Act establishes a Liberty State Park Advisory Committee and sets requirements for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding actions at Liberty State Park. The bill prohibits the DEP from considering proposals to commercialize, develop, or privatize the park except for limited small-scale commercial activities that enhance visitor experience, such as bike rentals or food concessions. It restricts the DEP from transferring property rights within the 235-acre natural restoration area and Caven Point Peninsula, and requires the DEP to develop a management plan within five years after enactment. The DEP must consult the Advisory Committee before entering into any concession agreements or property transfers, and hold public hearings with 30-day comment periods for proposed changes. The Advisory Committee, composed of park advocates, environmental experts, and community representatives, will review proposals and make recommendations to the DEP.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and promotion of consumer products containing tiny plastic beads (microbeads), with the full ban taking effect on January 1, 2022. It expands existing law - which only banned microbeads in personal care products like face scrubs - to cover all consumer products, including household cleaners and other items designed for personal care or household use. The bill defines "consumer products" as items intended to be consumed or expended during use, such as exfoliating scrubs or toothpaste. The prohibition phases in over time, banning personal care product manufacturing in 2018 (except for over-the-counter drugs), with all products fully banned by 2022.