Asm. Brian Rumpf

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2797) prohibits real estate sellers from requiring buyers to pay the realty transfer fee that state law legally requires sellers to pay. It directly affects buyers and sellers in property transactions by preventing sellers from shifting this cost to buyers through contracts. The key mechanism allows buyers to sue sellers who violate this rule, recovering the fee they paid plus $1,000 and their legal costs. The law reaffirms that sellers, not buyers, are statutorily responsible for this fee under existing New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would provide a property tax rebate to disabled veterans who own or rent their primary residence in New Jersey. It directly affects disabled veterans, including those experiencing financial hardship due to high property taxes and rental costs, as highlighted by the bill's findings (73% of NJ veterans have disabilities, with 518 homeless veterans in the state). The rebate is intended to help prevent homelessness and reduce financial burdens for this group. The bill defines key terms like "homestead" and "disabled veterans" but does not specify the rebate amount or exact eligibility calculations in the provided text. It is currently pending before the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryACR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to adjust New Jersey veterans' property tax deductions annually based on inflation. It would replace the current fixed $250 deduction (effective through 2025) with a formula that increases the deduction each year according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), starting in 2026. This change would directly affect honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses who qualify for the current deduction, ensuring the benefit keeps pace with inflation without decreasing. The amendment requires voter approval after legislative passage and would apply to both real and personal property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits homeowners' associations, condominiums, and similar community groups from charging transfer fees when a member places their unit or shares into a living, revocable trust. It clarifies that such trust placement does not count as a "title transfer," preventing associations from imposing membership, transfer, or similar fees typically due when ownership changes hands. Associations may still charge reasonable fees directly tied to administrative costs for processing the trust placement. The law applies immediately to all common interest communities governed by New Jersey's existing rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows coastal municipalities in New Jersey to dredge waterways in "lagoon communities" (defined as residential coastal developments where waterways function as streets for boat access) to maintain boat transportation. Municipalities may finance dredging and disposal of dredged material by charging special fees to property owners determined to benefit from the work or by issuing bonds for the project. The bill specifically authorizes these actions for both maintenance and restorative dredging. It takes effect immediately upon passage and directly affects coastal municipalities and property owners within designated lagoon communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $450,000 from the "Drug Enforcement and Demand Reduction Fund" (funded by fines from drug offenders) to support the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program. The program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, uses free fishing events to engage youth in drug prevention activities. The bill requires the state to ensure annual funding from this fund or other sources to maintain the program's operations. It does not create new policy but secures dedicated funding for an existing youth outreach initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to promote state-produced aquaculture products (farmed fish and shellfish raised in New Jersey waters) through the existing Jersey Fresh Program. It mandates the department to create a specific quality grading system for these products - distinct from wild-caught seafood - and allocate $25,000 annually from the General Fund to fund advertising and promotion. The program will apply only to aquaculture products meeting state quality standards, expanding Jersey Fresh's current focus on locally grown produce. This change directly affects New Jersey aquaculture producers seeking to market their products under the state's agricultural branding initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets minimum liability insurance coverage requirements for standard auto insurance policies in New Jersey. It increases bodily injury coverage limits over time: $15,000/$25,000/$35,000 per person (for single accidents) and $30,000/$50,000/$70,000 for multiple people, effective on specific dates starting in 2023. It also requires minimum $250,000 per person/$500,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The bill directly affects all drivers purchasing standard auto insurance policies in New Jersey, mandating these coverage levels for policies issued or renewed after the specified dates.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating special New Jersey Maritime Museum license plates for vehicles registered in the state. Vehicle owners who pay a $50 application fee (plus a $10 annual renewal fee) can obtain these plates, which display museum-themed designs selected with the museum's input. All fees collected will fund a dedicated "New Jersey Maritime Museum License Plate Fund," with monies deposited into the fund supporting museum operations. The museum will design the plates and manage public outreach, while the Motor Vehicle Commission handles administration, ensuring no public funds cover initial program costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals P.L.2021, c.32, which required New Jersey public school districts to incorporate diversity and inclusion instruction into K-12 curricula as part of the state's learning standards. It removes the mandate for schools to provide this specific type of curriculum content. The repeal takes immediate effect, eliminating the requirement for schools to include such instruction in their teaching. The bill directly affects public school districts and their curriculum planning for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade.