Asm. Bill Moen

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new $250,000 annual fee for businesses operating sports wagering licenses in New Jersey, in addition to existing licensing costs. The fee is split, with $140,000 directed to the Council on Compulsive Gambling and $110,000 allocated to other state gambling addiction treatment programs. It amends existing gambling tax law to formalize this funding stream for prevention and treatment services. The bill directly affects licensed sports betting operators by requiring this additional payment, with funds specifically earmarked for problem gambling resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides New Jersey employers with corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for hiring "qualified employees" who accessed job training through One-Stop Career Centers. To qualify, employees must have been unemployed for at least 60 days, completed required training at a One-Stop Career Center, and earned an industry-recognized credential during their unemployment. Employers can claim up to $3,000 per qualified employee hired (prorated for partial employment) but only if the employee works for at least 90 days. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to seven years. The credits apply to salaries paid during the tax period and are limited to 50% of the employer's tax liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's electric and gas utilities to create a medical baseline program that provides discounted rates for residential customers with specific medical needs requiring extra energy. It directly affects individuals relying on life support equipment (like ventilators or dialysis machines), those with conditions such as paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, or immunocompromised status needing special heating/cooling, upon certification by a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Utilities must offer a discounted rate for the "medical baseline" (the extra electricity or gas needed beyond average residential use), determined by the Board of Public Utilities, and review this baseline every three years. Additionally, utilities must notify these customers in advance of planned outages, publish program details online, and include application information on bills.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires the Division of Gaming Enforcement (with the Health Commissioner) to create a public awareness campaign about gambling risks and resources for compulsive gamblers. The campaign must cover gambling risks, consequences, addiction rates, and available state help, using media like TV, radio, social media, and newspapers within 180 days of enactment. It allocates $200,000 from the state General Fund to fund the campaign and mandates a progress report to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents, particularly those at risk of gambling addiction, by providing educational resources through state-funded outreach.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds electronic sports events (competitive video gaming competitions) to the list of sports events eligible for wagering in New Jersey. It authorizes casinos, racetracks, and licensed operators to accept wagers on electronic sports events that meet specific integrity requirements, with approval from the Division of Gaming Enforcement. The bill requires third-party certification (such as from game publishers) to verify event integrity before wagers can be accepted. Sports wagering licensees may offer up to two additional websites or mobile applications dedicated solely to electronic sports betting. The bill maintains existing rules, including the 21+ age requirement for bettors, and clarifies that electronic sports wagering is distinct from traditional sports wagering.

Maddy summary# Summary This bill renames the Juvenile Justice Commission as the Youth Justice Commission and updates all statutory references from the "New Jersey Code of Juvenile Justice" to the "New Jersey Code of Youth Justice." The sponsor's intent is to better reflect the commission's mission to assist and rehabilitate court-involved youth and provide programs, support, and opportunities designed to help youth grow, thrive, and become independent, productive, and law-abiding citizens. The bill also includes numerous amendments to the laws governing the commission, including provisions related to mental health screening in juvenile detention facilities, room restriction policies, data collection requirements, education programs, and staffing standards.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly resolution (AR 154) urges Congress to hold a joint session at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It specifically references House Resolution 115, introduced in the 118th Congress, which proposes this commemorative session. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic request for Congress to honor the historical significance of the Declaration's approval at Independence Hall. It directly affects the U.S. Congress, as it asks lawmakers to consider convening in Philadelphia for this anniversary event.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $18,518,738 from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax revenues to fund historic preservation projects through the New Jersey Historic Trust. The funds will support 43 capital preservation projects ($15.03 million total) including historic buildings and landmarks like fire stations and lighthouses, 34 historic site management projects ($1.47 million total) for preservation planning and heritage tourism, $100,000 for easement purchases, and $1.92 million for administrative costs. All projects must be listed or eligible for listing in the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places, and recipients must provide matching funds. The funding comes from revenues constitutionally dedicated to historic preservation under the Preserve New Jersey Act, with changes to projects requiring Joint Budget Oversight Committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits amusement game license holders (such as arcade or game parlor operators) from accepting wagers, advertising gambling activities, or allowing third parties to facilitate gambling on their premises. It amends New Jersey law to explicitly ban licensees from conducting or permitting gambling activities related to their licensed games, including accepting wagers or promoting such activities. Violations would result in a disorderly persons offense and potential forfeiture of the amusement games license. The law directly affects businesses holding licenses under New Jersey's amusement games regulations, clarifying that licensed games cannot involve gambling elements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 10% tax credit against New Jersey's corporation business tax and gross income tax for commercial farm operators who donate eligible fruits and vegetables (fit for human consumption) to qualifying charitable organizations in New Jersey. To claim the credit, farms must obtain written verification from the charity detailing the donation's value, quantity, and origin, and submit it with their tax return. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, but the total credit cannot exceed 50% of a farm's tax liability for the period. The bill also requires the state tax division to publish annual reports tracking credit usage, donation volumes, and beneficiary organizations.