Asm. Brian Rumpf

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to repeal a 2018 directive (No. 2018-6) that limited local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The directive previously prohibited police from sharing certain information with immigration officials - such as notifying them about detained individuals' release dates or extending detention solely based on immigration requests - when immigration enforcement was the sole purpose. The bill directly affects state, county, and local police departments by removing these restrictions on sharing information with federal immigration authorities. It aims to restore full cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies, as specified in the directive's current provisions. The repeal would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates an annual sales tax holiday for specific school-related purchases in New Jersey. It exempts retail sales of computers under $3,000, school computer supplies under $1,000, school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and sport/recreation equipment when bought by individuals for non-business use. The tax exemption applies during a defined 10-day period each year: from 12:01 a.m. on the ninth day before the first Monday in September through 11:59 p.m. on that Monday. The bill takes immediate effect and applies to sales occurring at least 30 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey residents to deduct state fuel taxes paid for personal vehicle use from their gross income tax. It applies to individual filers (single, married filing jointly, or married filing separately) who pay New Jersey motor fuel taxes for personal vehicle operation, with a yearly cap of $1,000 for 2020 and $2,000 for subsequent years. The deduction excludes taxes reimbursed by employers or already deductible through other tax provisions (like business expenses). This directly reduces taxable income for qualifying individuals but does not change tax rates or provide refunds.

Maddy summaryAJR 63 is a joint resolution urging the U.S. Department of Defense and New Jersey Civil Service Commission to coordinate so deployed military service members can take civil service examinations during their deployment. It directly affects New Jersey military members who are deployed, enabling them to participate in exams while serving, which would maintain their eligibility for civil service jobs upon return. The resolution does not change existing rules but requests collaboration to allow exams during deployment, helping veterans secure public-sector employment faster by keeping them on hiring eligibility lists.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public employees (including elected officials and local government workers) to automatically lose their positions upon conviction for certain crimes, such as dishonesty, third-degree offenses, or crimes directly related to their job. It also permanently bans convicted individuals from holding any future public office, position, or employment in New Jersey. The law mandates courts to issue immediate forfeiture orders and creates a state registry tracking all disqualifications. Key triggers include convictions under New Jersey law for crimes like fraud or third-degree offenses, or similar crimes committed elsewhere. The registry ensures transparency by documenting all disqualifications, though courts may waive penalties for minor offenses like disorderly conduct.

Maddy summaryACR 68 is a New Jersey concurrent resolution urging Congress to pass the "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" (H.R.9332). It directly affects state and local governments, which currently bear the costs of providing security for presidential and vice-presidential candidates during campaign events. The resolution requests federal reimbursement for these expenses - such as personnel, equipment, and facilities - after highlighting the financial burden on jurisdictions like New Jersey following the July 2024 assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. This is a procedural resolution, not a bill, seeking to prompt federal action.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for disabled veterans in New Jersey who rent residential property. It allows qualifying disabled veterans to claim a credit of up to $1,000 annually for the portion of their rent that covers property taxes (calculated as 18% of rent paid). Married veterans filing separately each receive half the credit, and veterans sharing housing with non-spouses can only claim credit for their own rent payments. The credit applies in addition to existing rent tax credits for seniors or other disabled renters.

Maddy summaryThis bill reestablishes state education funding for school districts located in municipalities where over 51% of residents are age 65 or older, based on the latest federal census. It provides $500 per student in projected enrollment to qualifying districts, directly affecting school funding in areas like Manchester Township and Berkeley Township (where Berkeley is part of a regional school district). The aid is calculated using projected enrollment (not actual enrollment) and reduces the qualifying municipality’s share of regional school district taxes. This policy change revives a program repealed in 2008, targeting districts with significant senior populations to stabilize education funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1178) establishes a new formula for distributing New Jersey's state school aid to public school districts. It directly affects all 600+ public school districts by determining their funding based on projected income tax revenue and student enrollment. The formula calculates per-pupil state aid by dividing the total projected state income tax revenue by the statewide student enrollment, then multiplying that amount by each district's projected enrollment. This replaces previous funding methods and aims to fulfill constitutional requirements for equitable school funding. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to automatically provide a 10% toll discount to all seniors aged 65+ who have a New Jersey E-ZPass account for passenger vehicles. The discount applies automatically when an existing E-ZPass account holder turns 65 or when a senior applies for an E-ZPass account. It ensures seniors pay at least 10% less than the standard E-ZPass rate for all tolls, without needing to submit separate applications. The program would cover all tolls on NJTA and SJTA roads for eligible passenger vehicle accounts.