Asm. Lou Greenwald

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program (NJ FamilyCare) to reimburse licensed pharmacists for medication management services provided to enrolled children. It expands existing pediatric care coverage under NJ FamilyCare to specifically include these pharmacist-delivered services, which help children manage complex medication regimens. The policy change directly affects pediatric Medicaid beneficiaries and pharmacists who provide these services. It mandates state reimbursement for this specific health service without altering eligibility criteria for families.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey colleges to let final-year graduate students in mental health fields (like psychology or social work) graduate early or enter clinical residencies before the usual graduation date during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years. To qualify, students must complete all coursework, and institutions must assign a staff mentor to guide them during their residency. It specifically covers licensed mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists. The law aims to address pandemic-related mental health workforce shortages by accelerating student entry into practice.

Maddy summaryBill A3596 establishes a 30-day minimum special enrollment period for New Jersey health insurance policyholders when their in-network provider leaves their health plan's network during the policy term. It requires the Department of Banking and Insurance to set this enrollment window and mandates insurers to notify affected individuals about the opportunity to switch plans. The bill directly impacts people whose current healthcare providers are no longer covered under their insurance plan. This policy change ensures individuals have a defined timeframe to adjust their coverage without waiting for the next standard enrollment period.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-3554) removes an exemption that previously allowed self-insured employer health plans (covered under federal law) to be excluded from state regulations governing pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). It directly affects self-insured health plans by requiring them to comply with the state's existing PBM rules, such as transparency and fair pricing standards. The bill also mandates a report to state legislators examining how a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Rutledge v. PCMA) impacts these regulations. The policy change applies to all health plans renewed or initiated after the effective date, ensuring consistent oversight of PBMs across all plan types.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey mail-in ballot application forms to include prepaid postage, paid by the state. It directly affects voters who request mail-in ballots by eliminating the need for them to purchase postage when returning the application. The key provision mandates that the Secretary of State's application form must include prepaid postage, ensuring voters can mail their requests without additional cost. The bill amends existing election law to implement this change, with the state covering the postage expense. This is a procedural adjustment to simplify the mail-in ballot request process for voters.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities that have reached the current population-based limit for retail alcohol licenses (one license per 3,000 residents) to issue additional licenses through a public bidding process. The highest bidder for a new license pays a fee, with half going to the municipality and half distributed equally to existing license holders in that municipality. It directly affects municipalities facing license shortages and current bar/restaurant licensees. The bill does not change the population cap but provides a new mechanism to increase license availability beyond the existing limit.

Maddy summaryAJR 90 designates March 17 of each year as "Profound Autism Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about people with profound autism and their caregivers. The resolution specifically highlights individuals requiring 24/7 care due to severe intellectual disabilities or minimal language, who are often excluded from support programs. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize this day, aligning with CDC findings that 26.7% of autistic children have profound autism. This is a commemorative resolution with no new policy requirements or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's tax code to exclude the installation of carpeting and other flooring from sales and use tax. It directly affects flooring installers and homeowners who pay for installation services, as they will no longer be charged the 7% tax on these labor costs. The key mechanism is an amendment to Section 3(b)(2) of the tax law, explicitly removing "services rendered in installing property which, when installed, will constitute an addition or capital improvement to real property" from taxable services - specifically adding carpeting and flooring to the existing list of exempt services. The bill does not affect taxes on the flooring materials themselves, only the installation labor. It was introduced in 2026 and referred to the Assembly Commerce Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3610) creates a new Department of Energy within New Jersey's Executive Branch to coordinate state energy policy. It establishes a Commissioner of Energy (appointed by the Governor) to lead the department, which will unify energy-related functions across state agencies and support the Board of Public Utilities. Key responsibilities include advancing clean energy and electric vehicle programs, helping agencies meet energy and emissions goals, and developing plans for energy crises. The department directly affects state agencies, utility regulators, and New Jersey residents/businesses through its role in shaping energy policy and programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3539) changes how New Jersey can end tax agreements with other states that exempt income tax for residents working across state lines. It requires that any termination of these reciprocal tax agreements must be done through a new law passed by the legislature and signed by the governor - preventing the Director of Taxation from ending agreements unilaterally. The change applies to all existing agreements, including the 1977 agreement with Pennsylvania, and takes effect immediately. This directly affects the Director of Taxation (who administers these agreements) and the legislative process for ending them.