Rep. Brian Rumpf

Maddy summaryThis bill approves the Fiscal Year 2027 financial plan for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, a state agency that provides loans and debt guarantees for environmental projects. The resolution authorizes the bank to fund specific initiatives such as clean water, drinking water, stormwater management, and pollution control projects based on eligibility lists created by the Department of Environmental Protection. By passing this concurrent resolution, the Legislature formally validates the bank's budget and financing strategy for the upcoming fiscal year, allowing the agency to proceed with its authorized lending activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to deduct sales and use taxes and societal benefits charges paid on their electricity and natural gas bills for their primary homes from their gross income. The legislation directly affects individuals who pay utility taxes and aims to reduce their overall state income tax liability by treating these specific utility costs as deductible expenses. By amending existing tax statutes, the bill creates a new section that explicitly permits this deduction for the taxable year in which the taxes are paid. This change does not alter how utility companies charge for services or how taxes are collected, but rather provides a financial benefit to homeowners through the state tax code.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey's role in the American Revolution. The document formally recognizes historical events such as the state's early adoption of a constitution, the Battle of Monmouth, and the contributions of various individuals to the fight for independence. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to be shared with federal leaders and historical commissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove a New Jersey law that currently requires law enforcement officers to show their faces and display identification when interacting with the public or making arrests. Under the proposed change, officers would no longer be legally obligated to reveal their facial identity or present specific forms of ID during these encounters, except in cases involving undercover work, tactical operations, or when safety is a concern. The legislation directly affects police officers and the individuals they interact with by eliminating mandatory transparency rules that were previously in place. By repealing the existing statute, the bill aims to give law enforcement more flexibility in how they identify themselves while performing official duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the Privacy Protection Act, which currently restricts state and local government agencies and health care facilities from collecting specific personal data. The law being removed prohibits these entities from asking for information such as immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, Social Security numbers, or taxpayer IDs unless it is strictly necessary for administering public services or benefits. Additionally, the repealed statute banned the sale or sharing of automated license plate recognition data and required organizations to create compliance policies while allowing private lawsuits against violators. By eliminating these restrictions, the bill allows government entities and health care facilities to collect and share the specified personal information without the previous legal barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a previous law that codified an Attorney General directive regarding interactions between law enforcement and immigrant communities. By removing this statute, the legislation restores the ability of New Jersey police officers to assist federal immigration authorities and engage in conduct previously restricted by the directive. The repeal also eliminates requirements for agencies to notify detained individuals of immigration requests, publish annual reports on such assistance, and inform defendants of potential immigration consequences during legal proceedings. Ultimately, the bill returns control over these specific policing and prosecutorial decisions to local authorities rather than binding them to state-mandated guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the state from applying a six percent growth limit to school funding for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring districts receive their full calculated aid without reduction. It directly affects school districts by mandating that the Department of Education ignore any rules that would cap increases in equalization, transportation, special education, and security aid. To fund this change, the legislation appropriates $332.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent an additional $250 property tax benefit for senior citizens under New Jersey's ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program. The change directly affects homeowners and tenants aged 65 or older who meet specific income limits, with a cap of $250,000 for homeowners and $150,000 for renters. By amending existing state law, the legislation ensures these seniors receive the extra relief annually rather than limiting it to fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The benefit is paid alongside other ANCHOR assistance and requires no new application process for eligible recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Veterans Bill of Rights in New Jersey to inform and guide the Department of Veterans Affairs in serving state residents who have served in the military. It requires the department to distribute physical and digital copies of the rights document to veterans and maintain these materials on its website and in all facilities. The act outlines specific entitlements, including fair treatment, access to healthcare and mental health services, privacy protections, and assistance with employment, housing, and benefits claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a ten-year exemption from sales and use taxes for materials, supplies, and services used exclusively in specific energy infrastructure projects in New Jersey. The exemption directly benefits contractors, subcontractors, and repairmen working on new energy generation facilities or major improvements to existing ones, including the construction of new energy storage systems. By removing the tax burden on these purchases, the legislation aims to lower costs for building or upgrading power generation and storage capabilities. The tax relief would apply starting the year after the bill is enacted and would remain in effect for a decade.