Asm. Kevin J. Rooney

Co-sponsor A 5495

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Clarifies types of firearms allowed to be carried or transported while hunting.*

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that hunters with a valid handgun permit (under N.J.S.2C:58-4) or who are authorized to carry handguns generally (under N.J.S.2C:39-6) may carry those handguns while hunting. It explicitly permits carrying but prohibits using handguns to hunt any game, maintaining existing restrictions on firearm types for hunting. The bill amends New Jersey's hunting statutes (R.S.23:4-44, -12, and -13) to add this exception, aligning with recent changes to handgun permit laws following the *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen* Supreme Court decision. It directly affects licensed hunters who carry handguns for personal protection during hunting activities.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5567

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Extends period of usefulness of fire engines for bonding purposes from 10 to 20 years; eliminates exclusion of passenger cars and station wagons.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2989

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Makes certain for-profit debt adjusters eligible for licensing to conduct business in State.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3142

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 5-year pilot program authorizing $1 million annually in state grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The grants fund purchasing and rehabilitating abandoned homes for homeless veterans, as well as modifying existing primary residences for eligible veterans with disabilities or low income. Eligible veterans must be homeless (living in shelters, temporary housing, or without legal occupancy rights) or low-income (earning ≤50% of median household income). Grants can cover accessibility modifications (like ramps), home repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades that reduce utility costs by 10% or more.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 5293

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3642

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires MVC to place designation on motor vehicle's registration information indicating registrant is deaf.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1107

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Directs Chief Technology Officer to conduct study on impacts of redacting handwritten signatures published on State websites; allows for protocols for such redactions to be established by rules and regulations.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2014

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

"Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 4723

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires motor vehicle dealer to offer to delete personal information in motor vehicles in certain situations.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2304

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track