Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the second full week in September each year as "Truck Driver Appreciation Week" in New Jersey to formally recognize the contributions of professional truck drivers. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but serves to honor the industry's role in transporting goods and supporting the state's economy. It requests the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public acknowledgment of truck drivers' essential work in maintaining supply chains and daily life. The measure affects truck drivers and the general public by establishing an annual observance period to highlight their importance to New Jersey's logistics network.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires nursing homes in New Jersey to provide detailed financial and ownership information to the Department of Health before a sale or transfer of ownership occurs. The new requirements include submitting a transfer fee, a cover letter identifying the facility, a description of the transaction with full details on current and proposed owners, and copies of sales and management agreements. The Department of Health must post these applications on its website within 30 days while redacting personal and proprietary information, and the public will have an opportunity to comment on each transfer. Additionally, ownership transfer approval depends on the Department reviewing the new owners' disciplinary history and ensuring all outstanding Medicaid claims and penalties are resolved or assumed by the new owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies and extends temporary authorization for out-of-state health care professionals and recent graduates to provide remote care in New Jersey. It specifically allows licensed practitioners (such as nurses, physicians, and counselors) from other states, as well as recent graduates with temporary licenses, to offer telemedicine services without full New Jersey licensure. Key provisions require these providers to operate under existing "provisional authorization" or "temporary graduate license" frameworks, maintain valid liability insurance, and comply with New Jersey’s regulatory standards. The bill formalizes current practice for remote health care delivery via telemedicine, ensuring consistent rules for out-of-state providers offering virtual patient care.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to create a program identifying and recruiting unemployed residents for jobs in healthcare facilities, home care, and hospice services. It mandates that the recruitment process evaluate training feasibility for specific roles, consider job proximity to applicants' homes and transportation options, and address immediate barriers to employment. The bill appropriates $250,000 from the state General Fund to fund training programs and resources, using existing DOLWD infrastructure. It directly affects unemployed individuals seeking healthcare sector employment and healthcare stakeholders collaborating with DOLWD.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit to create a three-year pilot program in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties that offers prearranged rides to existing transit riders. The program would contract with transportation network companies to provide flat-rate rides from eligible riders to the nearest NJ Transit facility on workdays, with pricing determined by NJ Transit in consultation with the companies. Service areas would be defined in coordination with county commissioners and transportation management associations to cover locations where regular transit service is unavailable. The legislation defines key terms like "transportation network company" and "eligible rider" to establish the scope and eligibility criteria for the pilot.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau to award research contracts to private universities and other non-profit organizations, expanding eligibility beyond just public institutions. The Transportation Research Bureau must determine if awarding contracts to private entities serves the public interest, and all contracts must follow existing state and federal public bidding regulations. The bill also requires that all research projects consider transportation needs for residents with disabilities and clarifies that "entities" includes non-profit organizations but excludes municipal planning organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Fleet Conversion Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to study how commercial vehicle fleets can transition from fossil fuels to zero-emission vehicles. The task force will examine challenges faced by fleet owners, including costs for small businesses, and develop recommendations for policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The 15-member group includes state agency representatives and public appointees from environmental, labor, and automotive sectors, with members required to be appointed within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the filing fees for property tax assessment appeals in New Jersey counties, directly affecting taxpayers who contest their property valuations. Under the new provisions, fees range from $25 to $200 depending on the assessed value of the property, with higher fees applying to higher-valued properties and additional charges for classification appeals. The bill also maintains an exemption from filing fees for veterans, senior citizens, disabled persons, and homestead exemption appeals. All collected fees must be used by county boards of taxation for real property assessment and tax appeal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts licensed commercial clam aquaculturists from New Jersey's Sunday clam harvesting ban. It allows these operators to harvest clams on Sundays only if the activity occurs between sunrise and sunset, on leased aquaculture lands, and strictly for commercial sale (not personal use). The exemption applies specifically to those holding valid commercial shellfish aquaculture permits who follow all existing harvest regulations. The change modifies existing law (R.S.50:2-11) to create this targeted exception for commercial aquaculture operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state agencies to offer businesses an optional electronic service for receiving legally required notices, such as violation warnings, underpayment alerts, and unemployment claims. It directly affects businesses operating in New Jersey that receive these official notices from state entities. State agencies must notify businesses about the electronic option within 60 days of the bill’s enactment and provide instructions for opting in. The bill does not change existing notice requirements but adds an electronic alternative, with the law taking effect 90 days after enactment.