Asm. Brian Rumpf

Maddy summaryThis bill requires males under age 26 in New Jersey who apply for or renew a driver's license, learner's permit, or nondriver ID card to consent to registering with the federal Selective Service System. The Motor Vehicle Commission would forward applicants' personal information to the Selective Service System upon submission of the application, serving as consent for registration if not already completed. Failure to register under federal law can result in fines up to $250,000, imprisonment, or loss of federal benefits like student loans and citizenship eligibility. The bill directly affects young men applying for these licenses, aiming to simplify compliance with federal draft registration requirements. It does not create new registration obligations but integrates the process into existing license applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-1189) requires New Jersey to provide additional state school funding to reduce property tax burdens for residents. It directly affects school districts that experienced state aid reductions between 2018-2019 and 2022-2023, directing the state to pay them retroactive aid equal to their past funding losses. Key mechanisms include calculating base aid amounts based on historical funding formulas, mandating districts receiving increased state aid to lower property tax levies by the same amount, and requiring annual property tax reductions if state aid rises. The bill appropriates $2.9 billion to implement these changes, aiming to ensure school funding aligns with residents' ability to pay property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the composition of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority board to require geographic representation. It specifies that of the eight board members, at least one must reside in coastal counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem), at least one in central counties (Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth), and at least one in northern counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, Passaic). The change applies to members appointed after the bill's effective date, ensuring regional balance on the board. This is a procedural adjustment to board membership requirements, not a policy change affecting public services or tolls.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to provide free, periodic cancer screenings every three years for volunteer firefighters, starting three years after they begin service. It covers 11 specific cancers (including colon, lung, breast, and prostate) and applies to all volunteer firefighters serving in fire districts, departments, or companies across the state. Physicians in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) must offer these screenings with no cost to firefighters, and the state will reimburse providers up to $1,250 per firefighter every three years. The bill extends existing paid firefighter benefits to unpaid volunteers, eliminating co-pays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket costs for screenings.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 2784) requires courts to consider the results of a domestic violence assessment before dissolving protective orders in cases where a defendant has two or more such orders. It directly affects defendants seeking to end multiple domestic violence restraining orders and the courts handling those requests. The key mechanism mandates that defendants with two or more orders undergo a court-ordered domestic violence assessment (at their own cost), and the court must weigh the assessment findings alongside other factors like victim safety and the defendant’s history. The bill updates existing procedures to ensure courts have additional evidence about the defendant’s risk before ending protective measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to waive all walk-in and bicycle entrance fees at state parks and forests during three specific holiday periods: Memorial Day weekend, the week of the Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend. It directly affects visitors who enter these parks on foot, by bicycle, or on foot during those designated times. The key provision mandates the DEP to remove these fees for the specified holidays, making park access free for those entry methods. The policy change would take effect one year after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill establishes rules for selecting and overseeing state commissioners to an Article V constitutional convention. It requires commissioners to meet specific qualifications (e.g., U.S. citizenship for 5+ years, New Jersey residency for 3+ years, no recent federal office or lobbying roles) and mandates appointment via a joint legislative resolution. Commissioners are prohibited from supporting changes to the "one state, one vote" rule or amendments altering specific constitutional guarantees (including the Bill of Rights and key amendments like the 14th and 19th). The bill also creates an advisory committee to handle vacancies and allows the legislature to recall commissioners or impose additional instructions, with criminal penalties for violations as noted in the title.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a 2.5% surtax known as the "Corporate Transit Fee" that applied to corporations with New Jersey taxable income exceeding $10 million during tax periods starting in 2024-2028. It directly affects large corporations paying the Corporate Business Tax (CBT) in New Jersey, eliminating their requirement to pay this additional fee for future tax periods. The fee, which generated revenue for NJ Transit operations and capital projects starting in 2026, is now removed from law. The repeal takes effect immediately upon enactment, applying to all tax periods beginning after the bill’s passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts residential customers in New Jersey from paying state sales and use tax on natural gas and electricity purchases. It directly affects homeowners and renters who pay for home energy services. Utilities must deduct the tax amount from monthly bills before charging customers, effectively removing the tax from their bills. The Division of Taxation and Board of Public Utilities will create implementation rules, and the law takes effect immediately. This change reduces costs for residential energy consumers by eliminating a state tax on these essential services.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities to create a "dredging control reserve fund" using unspent annual dredging budget funds. The fund can be used for dredging activities like removing sand or silt from waterways to maintain navigation channels, managing dredged materials, or supporting maritime, recreation, or tourism industries. Any costs paid from the reserve must be reimbursed back into the fund. The Local Finance Board can establish rules to implement this program, and the bill takes effect immediately. It directly affects municipalities with waterway maintenance needs.