Asm. Bill Moen

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a New Jersey Cold War medal to honor veterans who served honorably during the Cold War period (September 2, 1945-December 26, 1991). It directly affects New Jersey residents or former residents who completed at least 180 days of service in the military or organized militia during that time and were honorably discharged. The medal will be awarded by the Governor upon application to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which requires proof of service (like a DD-214 form) and verifies eligibility. A special fund will cover the medal’s design, manufacturing, and distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to provide one free certified copy of a birth certificate to veterans born in the state. Eligible veterans include those discharged from military service (excluding dishonorable discharges) who meet federal veteran benefits criteria. The free copy is limited to one per veteran; additional copies require standard fees. This amendment adds veterans to existing exemptions for free birth certificates, which currently cover pension claims, military enlistment, and homelessness-related requests.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). It provides grants to qualified nonprofit veterans' organizations (including 501(c)(3) groups and federally chartered veterans' service organizations) to maintain veteran gravesites across the state. The DMVA must develop application guidelines, set evaluation criteria, require recipient reporting on fund usage, and submit annual effectiveness reports to the Governor and Legislature. Implementation depends on future legislative funding approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) and county transit agencies to provide free one-time transit passes to individuals seeking to access One Stop Career Centers. The passes cover up to three round-trips and are available upon application to job seekers needing transportation to these career centers. NJT and counties must develop a simple application process within six months, aligning with a statewide standard. It directly affects job seekers who rely on public transit to reach career services, removing a transportation barrier for employment support. The policy changes are concrete: free transit access for a limited number of trips, administered by transit agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill would raise the minimum age to obtain a firearms purchaser identification card (required for purchasing rifles and shotguns) from 18 to 21 years old. It would not affect the existing requirement that handgun purchasers must be at least 21 years old. Under the bill, people under 21 could still possess firearms for specific purposes like hunting with a valid license and safety certification, military training, or target practice under supervision. Active duty military members, reservists, and National Guard members would remain eligible for the card before age 21. Those who already had the card before the bill's effective date could continue to use it.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires ticket brokers and resale websites to clearly inform consumers about the secondary nature of ticket sales. It mandates specific disclosures, including that resale tickets don’t mean primary tickets are sold out, that prices may exceed face value, and the refund policy for event cancellations. Websites must also display the venue’s original ticket price before purchase and require buyers to confirm they’ve read these notices. Additionally, if a site redirects users to a resale platform, it must prominently state that the redirection doesn’t indicate sold-out tickets or lower prices. These rules aim to increase transparency in online ticket resale for consumers.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's firearms regulations by requiring that firearms purchaser identification cards be valid for four years (expiring on the holder's birthday in the fourth year after issuance), rather than indefinitely as under current law. It also requires applicants to complete a firearms safety training course approved by the State Police within four years prior to application (with exemptions for law enforcement and veterans). Additionally, the bill revises inheritance procedures for firearms, requiring heirs or legatees to possess a valid firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun before taking possession of inherited firearms, with specific procedures for transferring firearms to law enforcement if the heir doesn't qualify for a permit.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases financial aid to New Jersey municipalities from the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years, restoring approximately $331 million in reduced aid payments that municipalities received during fiscal years 2009-2011. In fiscal year 2023, municipalities will receive 50% of the difference between their 2008 and 2012 aid distributions, with full restoration beginning in 2024. Municipalities must subtract any additional aid received from their property tax levy calculations and cannot anticipate this aid when creating annual budgets. The bill requires municipalities to amend their budgets to properly reflect the total aid amount, ensuring the aid directly reduces the amount they need to raise through property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Neighborhood Scholar Revitalization Pilot Program" in four New Jersey cities: Camden, Trenton, Jersey City, and Paterson. It offers college graduates with at least $7,000 in student loan debt a $7,000 reimbursement toward their loans after committing to live in designated low-income neighborhoods for 24 months. Businesses in participating enterprise zones can earn tax credits equal to their contributions to the program's fund, which is partially funded by transferring money from municipal enterprise zone assistance accounts. The program limits participation to 200 graduates per city, with a 3-year evaluation required to determine potential expansion.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to operate a real-time call center within the state, available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to help people navigate the MVC’s online website and complete transactions. It mandates that all assistance be provided in both English and Spanish, and allows the MVC to reduce staffing needs by adding web tutorials or recorded help messages. The MVC must also publish quarterly performance reports online detailing call volume, wait times, call purposes, and call durations. This directly affects MVC customers using online services, aiming to improve access to vehicle-related transactions.