Asm. Brian Rumpf

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to waive walk-in and bicycle entrance fees at all state parks and forests during three specific holiday periods: Memorial Day weekend, the week of the Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend. It applies directly to visitors entering these public lands on those designated dates, eliminating the standard fee for walk-in and bicycle access. The policy change would take effect one year after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a process for New Jersey to select, instruct, and oversee commissioners who will represent the state at an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments. It sets specific eligibility requirements for commissioners (including citizenship, residency, age, and expertise in constitutional matters), requires them to take an oath, and prohibits them from supporting changes to the traditional one-vote-per-state rule or amendments that alter specific constitutional guarantees like the Bill of Rights and several key amendments. The bill creates an advisory committee to monitor commissioners' compliance with their instructions and to recommend recalls when commissioners exceed their authority, with procedures for filling vacancies. It also establishes criminal penalties (third-degree crimes) for commissioners who exceed their authority or for anyone who bribes, threatens, or obstructs commissioners during the convention.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (ACR 143) urges Congress to pass the "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024" (H.R.9332). It seeks to create a federal reimbursement program for state and local governments covering public safety costs during visits by major presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The resolution explains that current security coordination with the Secret Service places undue financial burdens on New Jersey municipalities, as they currently fund personnel, equipment, and facilities without federal reimbursement. The proposed federal bill would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse states and localities for these expenses during candidate events. The resolution emphasizes this would improve coordination with the Secret Service while easing financial strain on local governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates an annual sales tax holiday in New Jersey for specific back-to-school and recreational items. It exempts from tax individual purchases of computers under $3,000, school computer supplies under $1,000, school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and sport/recreation equipment during a defined 10-day period each year (starting 9 days before the first Monday in September and ending on that Monday). The exemption applies only to non-business purchases by individuals. The tax holiday would begin in the 2025 school year, applying to sales during the exemption period occurring at least 30 days after the bill’s enactment.

Maddy summaryAJR 195 designates August 30 of each year as "Keith Pinto Day" in New Jersey to honor Keith Pinto, a Toms River lifeguard who died tragically at age 19 in a lightning strike during his shift on August 30, 2021. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on state agencies, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with commemorative activities. It has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely a ceremonial designation recognizing Pinto's community service and the impact he had as a lifeguard and local resident. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryAJR 191 designates February 12th each year as "Carly Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about congenital heart defects. The resolution honors Carly Fetzer, a Bayville resident born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who lived 18 years after multiple surgeries, and recognizes her family's foundation supporting congenital heart defect research and families. It aligns with National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14) and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation, though it does not create new policies or funding. The bill serves as a symbolic annual reminder of the impact of congenital heart defects on New Jersey residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a permanent commission to study inconsistent statutory definitions of "veteran," "disabled veteran," and "service-disabled veteran" in New Jersey law. The commission, appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, will analyze over 20 existing definitions that cause confusion for veterans seeking benefits like tax deductions, educational aid, and business incentives. It will identify restrictive or unclear requirements and recommend clearer, more uniform definitions to improve eligibility access. The commission must issue annual reports to the Governor and legislature, starting within 12 months of its formation, to inform potential future changes. This directly affects New Jersey's 330,000+ veterans who currently face eligibility barriers due to fragmented definitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to provide volunteer firefighters with free, periodic cancer screenings every three years, starting three years after they begin volunteering. The screenings cover 11 specific cancers (including colon, lung, breast, and prostate) and must be administered by physicians in the State Health Benefits Program network. The state will reimburse providers up to $1,250 per firefighter every three years, with no out-of-pocket costs for the firefighters. Fire districts must maintain records to support reimbursement claims, extending existing paid firefighter benefits to volunteer firefighters.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill increases the resource thresholds for certain Medicaid eligibility groups, including seniors, disabled individuals, and those eligible for nursing home or home-based services. It sets new limits at $40,000 for one-person households, $60,000 for two-person households, and $20,000 more per additional person for larger households. These changes apply to Medicaid pathways that currently have resource limits, such as the Medically Needy pathway, Medicare Savings Programs, and nursing home services. The bill aims to align these resource requirements more closely with the MAGI eligibility group, which does not have a resource test for individuals under 65 without disabilities. The NJ Workability Program, which already has no resource requirement, is not affected by these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4606) removes a prohibition that previously prevented New Jersey state agencies, local governments, and private detention facilities from entering agreements to detain noncitizens for civil immigration violations. It amends existing law to allow these entities to enter, renew, or extend such agreements, which would authorize housing or detaining individuals under immigration enforcement. The bill repeals a prior section that banned these agreements, changing the legal framework from prohibition to permission. This directly affects state/local agencies and private facilities that may choose to contract with federal immigration authorities for detention services. The policy change is limited to permitting agreements that were previously barred, without creating new requirements or mechanisms.