Rep. Bill Moen

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities to create campus food waste reduction programs. It mandates redirecting unused food from dining halls, events, and facilities to local food security programs like soup kitchens and pantries, while ensuring all food safety standards are met during handling and transfer. Each institution must also submit annual reports on their food donations to the Governor and Legislature, posting them publicly online. The law applies directly to every public higher education campus in New Jersey and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public colleges and universities to create campus food waste reduction programs. These programs must redirect unused food from dining halls, events, and facilities to local food security groups like soup kitchens and pantries, while following food safety standards. Each institution must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing their contributions and post these reports online. The law applies directly to every public higher education campus in New Jersey, aiming to reduce waste and support community food needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public transportation employees in New Jersey (specifically those working for NJ Transit) to complete a one-time training course on recognizing and responding to suspected human trafficking. The training must include information about known signs and signals used by trafficking victims seeking help or observed in public spaces. Current employees must complete the training within two years of the bill's effective date, while new employees must complete it within six months of starting their position. The New Jersey Transit Corporation will develop the training, establish which staff must complete it, and ensure materials are provided to employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to create and annually update a public list of industry-valued credentials - such as recognized certificates or certifications employers seek. The list will be based on state labor market data and employer feedback, then made available online as both a webpage and a downloadable file. It directly affects DOLWD, mandating its role in compiling and maintaining this resource. The goal is to help workers identify credentials that lead to better wages, career advancement, and job security by aligning training with employer needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "New Jersey First Responders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Protection Act," protects paid first responders (including police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 9-1-1 dispatchers) diagnosed with work-related PTSD. It prohibits employers from firing, harassing, or discriminating against these employees for taking leave related to a qualifying PTSD diagnosis, which must be linked to a traumatic event experienced during their duties or vicarious trauma from their job. Employers must reinstate employees to their prior position after leave, and violations allow employees to sue for remedies including $5,000 fines for first violations, reinstatement, back pay, and attorney fees. The civil action must be filed within one year of the alleged violation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public school staff (including those in after-school programs) to complete epilepsy and seizure disorder care training every five years. It directly affects school boards, administrators, and all school personnel who interact with students. The key provision mandates that training must be provided through a Department of Health-approved course from a nonprofit epilepsy support organization. This ensures staff can recognize seizures, provide appropriate care, and know when to seek help, as outlined in individualized health plans developed with parent input and physician guidance. The law applies to all schools in the state and takes effect at the start of the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create two new regulatory systems: a license for scrap tire haulers (who collect and transport tires) and a permit for scrap tire storage/disposal sites. It directly affects businesses handling scrap tires, including haulers (who must get licensed, maintain $150,000 financial assurance, and use electronic tracking) and storage facilities (which must obtain permits unless exempt, like small operations storing under 500 tires). Key provisions include mandatory licensing for haulers within 180 days of enactment, an electronic tracking system for tire movement, and tiered penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for noncompliance. Exemptions apply for tire retreaders, auto businesses, and retailers storing under 500 tires, or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2163) requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to provide a monthly report to specified veteran organizations, county officers, and municipal registers listing names of individuals buried or cremated in state veteran cemeteries. The reports must include only names for which a family representative has signed a waiver permitting disclosure, and the information may be transmitted electronically. The bill explicitly states that these monthly reports and waivers are confidential and not subject to public records disclosure laws. It defines "veteran organizations" as those qualifying under IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) categories or federally chartered Veterans Service Organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey scrap metal businesses to implement new safety measures. Specifically, businesses must conduct quarterly record audits to ensure prohibited items aren't present and reduce fire risks by either employing fire suppression-trained staff or installing a remotely operable on-site fire suppression system. The fire suppression system requirement gives businesses five years to comply, while the quarterly audits begin immediately. These changes directly affect all scrap metal businesses operating in the state, focusing on preventing fires and ensuring proper record-keeping.

Maddy summaryS 2346 creates a three-year pilot program to protect vulnerable residents during extreme heat and poor air quality events. It establishes "Code Red" alerts triggered when heat index reaches 95°F+ for two days or air quality hits index 151+, requiring counties to coordinate cooling centers, transportation, and outreach for homeless or outdoor residents. The bill appropriates $5 million total - $500,000 per participating county - to fund this effort in 10 selected counties. Counties must develop alert plans with local agencies, report to the state, and submit a final evaluation on the program’s effectiveness after the pilot ends.