Asm. Bob Auth

Maddy summaryThis bill requires veterinarians to issue prescriptions for animal medications in the name of the animal's owner, not just the animal, and restricts possession of such medications to the named owner. It expands New Jersey's Prescription Monitoring Program to include information about controlled substances prescribed for animals, requiring pharmacies to report the owner's name, address, and the animal's details. For jointly owned animals, the bill allows veterinarians to list multiple owners on prescriptions upon request, though it prohibits repeated filling of prescriptions by different owners. The bill also requires veterinarians to review the Prescription Monitoring Program before prescribing controlled substances for animals.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities to issue two separate property tax bills to taxpayers - one showing taxes for municipal purposes and another showing taxes for county, school, fire district, and other special district purposes. It requires county governments, school districts, and fire districts to share the cost of property assessment appeal refunds that municipalities must pay out, rather than having municipalities bear the full burden alone. The municipal tax collector would calculate each district's pro rata share of refunds and deduct that amount from future payments to those districts. This change aims to increase transparency for taxpayers about how property tax dollars are distributed and to spread the financial burden of refunds more equitably across all taxing jurisdictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmaceutical representatives in New Jersey to obtain a state license before promoting drugs to healthcare practitioners. It establishes the State Board of Medical Examiners to oversee licensing, set standards, and enforce rules. Key requirements include: completing a professional education course, paying fees, undergoing biennial renewal with six hours of continuing education (covering ethics, pharmacology, opioid alternatives, and marketing laws), and submitting detailed reports every two years about all interactions with practitioners (including drugs promoted, samples/gifts given, and payments made). The bill also prohibits deceptive marketing, misleading titles, and attending patient exams without consent, with licenses subject to suspension or revocation for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how regional school districts in New Jersey calculate cost-sharing among participating municipalities based on property assessments. It requires that if a district uses property values for apportionment, all municipalities must either have recent revaluations (within five years of each other), maintain assessment-to-sales ratios above 90%, or have ratios within 5 percentage points of each other. These conditions ensure property-based cost-sharing is fair and accurate, preventing discrepancies from outdated or inconsistent property valuations. The bill does not alter existing options for cost-sharing based on student enrollment numbers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program providing property tax relief to New Jersey residents while offering education grants for eligible students transferring from public to participating nonpublic schools. It directs school districts to pay participating nonpublic schools up to 50% of the district's per-student spending (capped at the school's tuition) for qualifying students from households earning under 3.7 times the federal poverty level. The program requires participating nonpublic schools to meet safety, anti-discrimination, and financial transparency standards, and redirects savings from the program to lower local school tax rates and increase homestead property tax credits. Eligibility requires students to have attended public school for at least 100 days in the prior year, not be in special education, and not have previously attended a nonpublic school.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to create an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts. It would match voter registration data with jury records showing people excused from service due to non-citizenship. The goal is to identify and remove non-citizen registrants from the statewide voter rolls, as they are ineligible to vote under state and federal law. The matching would apply retroactively to all available jury records since 1994, when voter registration became possible while applying for a driver's license. This targets specific registrants who claimed non-citizenship during jury duty requests.

Maddy summaryAJR 20 designates May of each year as "Home-Schooling Month" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and residents to recognize the efforts of homeschooling parents and children. It does not create new laws, requirements, or funding, but serves as a symbolic observance to highlight the educational, emotional, and family benefits of homeschooling as described in the resolution's preamble. The bill has no direct impact on students, parents, or schools beyond this annual recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A381) allows New Jersey residents to purchase health insurance policies from out-of-state insurers licensed in other U.S. states. It directly affects New Jersey residents (those living in the state for at least six months annually) and their employers, who may reimburse employees for these policies. The key provision removes legal barriers preventing residents from buying such out-of-state coverage, and states that this purchase satisfies any legal requirement to maintain health insurance. Employers can cover the costs, and the policy counts toward any obligation to maintain coverage imposed by employers or other entities. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryAJR 17 is a commemorative resolution designating August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or programs but aims to raise public awareness about abuse and neglect in congregate settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to honor this day, referencing the 2017 death of Billy Cray - a 33-year-old man with developmental disabilities found deceased in a congregate setting - and ongoing concerns raised by the Ombudsman's office. This resolution serves solely as a symbolic observance, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission" to examine New Jersey's housing policies. The commission, composed of seven members including agency representatives and appointed officials, will study the state's affordable housing history, analyze past guidance to municipalities, assess population growth and housing needs, and hold public hearings. Its key task is to produce a report within one year with recommendations for municipalities and state agencies on meeting housing obligations. The commission will expire immediately after publishing its final report. This is a procedural study commission with no direct policy changes; it focuses on analysis to inform future housing strategies.