Rep. Bill Moen

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects $500,000 in existing state funding from the City of Camden's Capital Projects account to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership, a local nonprofit organization. The funds, originally designated for Camden city capital projects under the FY2026 appropriations act, will now support Parkside's work revitalizing Camden's Parkside neighborhood through commercial development, housing, and community initiatives. The change adjusts the allocation within the state budget without creating new funding. The nonprofit, described as a 501(c)(3) organization, will use the funds to restore the Parkside neighborhood. This is a procedural budget reallocation affecting only the specific funding line item.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Saving Our Diners and Protecting Our Past (SODA POP) Act," provides tax incentives for historic diners and restaurants in New Jersey. To qualify, establishments must have operated continuously for at least 25 years (including pandemic closures), be family-owned small businesses, and comply with health/safety rules. Approved businesses gain a sales tax exemption on prepared food and beverages for on-site consumption and a tax credit certificate for corporate business/gross income taxes. The Division of Travel and Tourism maintains an annual registry, requiring operators to apply yearly for inclusion. This directly benefits qualifying historic eateries by reducing their tax burden.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $1.5 million in supplemental state funding for two programs run by the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. It allocates $1 million to the Department of Health for the "Pledge to Connect Program," which connects emergency room patients with behavioral health needs to outpatient care to reduce future ER visits. It also allocates $500,000 to the Department of Community Affairs for the "Housing First Program," providing permanent housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals in Camden. The funding restores state support for these programs, which had not received state funding in the previous fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill would automatically renew off-track wagering licenses without requiring commission approval, as long as licensees file renewal forms and pay applicable fees. It reduces the minimum required number of annual thoroughbred races from 50 to 25 at Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park, with consent from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. The bill also shortens the timeframe for unclaimed cash vouchers from three years to one year, with the value split equally between the facility and the purse account. These changes primarily affect off-track wagering licensees, horse racing facilities, and the New Jersey Racing Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to develop a mobile application providing veterans and their families with access to key resources. The app must include information on veterans' legal rights, medical and insurance issues, education, housing, and transition support from military to civilian life - mirroring content already available on the DMVA website. It directly affects all New Jersey veterans and their families who use DMVA services. The bill amends state law (N.J.S.38A:3-6) to mandate this mobile resource, aiming to improve accessibility and user experience compared to web-based resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to develop a mobile application that provides veterans and their families with guidance on available state and federal resources. The app would consolidate information about benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and other support services into a single accessible tool. It specifically mandates the DMVA to create this mobile resource as a new method for delivering the existing public information requirement currently covered by subsection (y) of N.J.S.38A:3-6. The bill directly affects all New Jersey veterans and their families who rely on state and federal veteran support programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the commission managing New Jersey's State House Complex to adopt and implement an environmental sustainability plan every four years. The plan must include specific measures like energy efficiency upgrades, water conservation (including drought-resistant landscaping), adherence to green building standards, sustainable food service options (such as local produce and compostable utensils), and strategies to reduce carbon emissions. The commission must also issue annual public progress reports and establish performance metrics to track the plan's implementation. This directly affects the management of the State House Complex, mandating concrete environmental practices for its operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to create and implement an environmental sustainability plan for the New Jersey State House Complex. The plan must include specific measures like energy efficiency upgrades (using Energy Star products and alternative electricity), water conservation, sustainable food service practices (e.g., locally sourced foods), carbon emission reduction strategies, and performance tracking. The commission must revise the plan every four years, issue annual public progress reports online, and appoint an advisory committee of sustainability experts. The bill directly affects the Commission and all state operations within the complex, mandating concrete environmental improvements in its management.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows honorably discharged veterans in New Jersey to obtain special license plates displaying the word "Veteran" in addition to standard registration markings. To qualify, applicants must provide a DD-214 or discharge certificate and pay a $15 fee on top of regular vehicle registration costs. Surviving spouses of deceased veterans may continue using these plates on their vehicles. The Motor Vehicle Commission will design the plates, handle applications, and notify drivers about the option during registration renewals.