Asm. Bill Moen

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to regularly share locations of safe disposal sites for used needles and prescription drugs with the Statewide 2-1-1 telephone system. The information will be made available to anyone calling 2-1-1 who requests it. It directly affects residents seeking safe disposal options for medical waste, particularly those managing at-home medication use or injection-related items. The requirement takes effect 180 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A2125 exempts personal protective equipment (PPE) from the state's sales and use tax. The bill adds PPE - including masks, gloves, gowns, respirators, face shields, and coveralls - to the list of tax-exempt items under the "Sales and Use Tax Act." This change directly affects consumers and businesses purchasing or selling PPE for infection or illness prevention. The exemption applies to all PPE designed to protect wearers from spreading infection, as defined in the bill's text.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 25% tax credit for New Jersey businesses that purchase "New Jersey made" products for retail sales, manufacturing, or production processes. The credit equals 25% of the ratio between costs for qualifying New Jersey products and total product costs, excluding items that couldn't be substituted with local alternatives. Businesses must demonstrate that less than two-thirds of their product costs couldn't be replaced with New Jersey-made options to qualify. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven tax years, but the credit combined with other credits cannot reduce tax liability below the statutory minimum. A "New Jersey made" product is defined as one where all significant parts, processing, and labor originate in New Jersey with negligible out-of-state content.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) rail stations and bus/rail terminals to display historical markers about the surrounding area. NJT must identify and install plaques or tablets describing local historic sites, events, or figures that represent all eras and cultural aspects of New Jersey’s history, ensuring geographic diversity across the state. The markers must be designed, purchased, and maintained by NJT, with the option to collaborate with local historical groups or government entities. The bill does not change transit operations but mandates public historical education at transit hubs.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow spouses and dependent children of disabled veterans to attend New Jersey's four-year public colleges tuition-free. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, apply for all available state/federal grants/scholarships, and apply for VA education benefits under the Post-9/11 Act. The state would reimburse colleges for waived tuition and fees. It directly affects disabled veterans' families pursuing undergraduate degrees at public institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the payment period for E-ZPass violations from 30 days to 90 days for vehicle owners during the COVID-19 public health emergency and state of emergency. It applies to violations committed between March 9, 2020, and the end of the emergency, requiring the NJTA and SJTA to allow payment within 90 days of receiving a violation notice. The bill prohibits charging an additional administrative fee during this extended period and prevents the authorities from raising the standard administrative fee or adding new fees for the extension. This change aims to provide relief to drivers who faced toll payment challenges during the emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a three-year pilot program to expand paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities in New Jersey, focusing on areas not well served by the current Access Link program. It requires the state to designate three regions (southern, northern, central) and approve community-based organizations (prioritizing those serving seniors/disabled) to provide services under strict rules, including insurance coverage, vehicle standards (minimum four passengers plus driver), background checks, and a 15-minute pick-up commitment. Approved providers must maintain detailed service records (passenger logs, wait times, complaints) and complete staff training on serving people with disabilities. After the pilot, the state must report to the legislature on the program’s success and whether to make it permanent statewide.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to reimburse local governments for costs incurred due to delays in transportation projects halted by Executive Order No. 210 of 2016. It specifically covers damages from construction contracts for projects funded by the Transportation Trust Fund. The bill also permits local governments to use their own funds to continue or complete these halted projects and prohibits DOT from withholding transportation aid because of this choice. The law takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New Jersey's "Succeed in New Jersey" program, which reimburses student loan debt for eligible residents working in designated fields. To qualify, applicants must be New Jersey residents (living there for at least 3 months), hold a U.S. undergraduate degree (since 2014), work in a field designated by the Department of Labor (addressing workforce shortages or providing public benefit in low-wage sectors), and earn under 500% of the federal poverty level. Reimbursement amounts are income-based: up to $6,000 annually for those under 300% poverty, $4,000 for 300-400%, and $2,000 for 400-500%, with a total annual state spending cap of $10 million. Participants must maintain residency, stay current on loans, and verify employment/income yearly for up to three years.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts New Jersey veterans who are permanently 100% disabled (as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) from paying motor vehicle registration fees for one passenger vehicle. It directly affects eligible disabled veterans who own a vehicle not used for hire. The law requires the Adjutant General and the Motor Vehicle Commission to notify these veterans about the fee exemption. The exemption applies to vehicles registered in the veteran's name and does not cover commercial vehicles. The bill amends existing law to update eligibility criteria and add the notification requirement.