Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A2849) prohibits electric public utilities from charging customers for electricity during service interruptions. It requires utilities to reduce fixed monthly charges proportionally based on the duration of the outage. The bill also mandates that utilities repair damaged street lights under their maintenance within 10 business days of notification and prohibits billing customers for street light service until repairs are complete. These changes directly affect residential and business customers of electric utilities in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates New Jersey's Transfer Inheritance Tax, which previously taxed beneficiaries receiving assets from estates. It repeals all related statutes (including those taxing siblings, non-relatives, and other "lateral" transfers at up to 16%) and takes effect for deaths on or after July 1, 2015. The change ends New Jersey's status as one of only six states with an inheritance tax and one of two states (with Maryland) imposing both an inheritance tax and an estate tax. Existing tax obligations for deaths before this date remain unaffected.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent "Veteran Obituary Fund" within New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to cover costs for veterans' obituaries. Taxpayers can deduct donations to the fund (up to $50,000 annually) from their state income tax, with property donations over $500 requiring an independent appraisal. The fund accepts money or property donations from any source, which the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs administers to pay for veteran obituaries. It directly affects New Jersey taxpayers who donate to the fund and veterans' families, as it ensures obituary costs - averaging several hundred dollars - are covered without burdening families.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Alzheimer's disease and dementia to New Jersey's list of qualifying conditions for disability parking privileges. It allows individuals diagnosed with these conditions - whose walking ability is limited, impaired, or creates safety risks - to receive a disability placard or license plates displaying the wheelchair symbol, upon physician certification. Caregivers transporting these individuals may also use the reserved parking spaces. The change expands existing law, which previously covered mobility impairments from other causes, to specifically include dementia-related walking limitations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes certain elected legal officials, including county prosecutors, judges, and assistant attorneys general, to carry firearms at all times within New Jersey. To do so, they must complete a state-approved firearms training course and annually qualify in handgun use. The law amends New Jersey's firearm statute to exempt these specific roles from standard restrictions, without affecting the general public. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects 10% of the portion of Green Acres funding currently allocated to local governments for land acquisition and development (specifically, 10% of the 38% set aside for local grants/loans) toward building "completely inclusive playgrounds." It directly affects local government units (towns, cities, counties) seeking state funding for public recreation projects. The key mechanism changes the allocation formula to require that this specific portion of funds be used exclusively for playgrounds designed to accommodate children of all abilities, including those with disabilities. This represents a concrete policy shift from general land development to targeted funding for inclusive recreational infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 43) honors the life of political activist Charles "Charlie" Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. It condemns the violence targeting him for his political views and reaffirms New Jersey's commitment to protecting peaceful assembly and free expression. The resolution symbolically honors Kirk and transmits copies to Turning Point USA and his family, with no direct policy changes or affected groups beyond this commemorative action.

Maddy summaryACR 29 is a New Jersey legislative resolution requesting Congress to call an Article V convention of states. The bill seeks to propose constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. It functions as a continuing application, meaning New Jersey's request remains active until two-thirds of states make similar requests on the same issue. This is a procedural step (not a law) to initiate a potential constitutional convention process, directly affecting New Jersey's legislative action and the broader state-level effort to influence federal governance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program allowing New Jersey's State Agriculture Development Committee to acquire development easements on privately-owned woodlands. It directly affects woodland owners (minimum 20 acres) who manage their land for agriculture, forestry, or horticulture under approved stewardship plans. The program permanently restricts development on these lands through easements funded by existing farmland preservation funds, requiring landowners to maintain agricultural or forest production. The committee coordinates with federal programs like the Forest Legacy Program to secure additional funding for this conservation effort.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A1435 creates a 21-member working group to coordinate the safe removal of abandoned vessels along the state's coastline, directly affecting coastal municipalities struggling with derelict boats - especially those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The bill establishes a $25 million "Abandoned Vessels Fund" administered by the State Treasurer to reimburse municipalities for removal costs under a new program. Key provisions include annual reporting requirements for the working group, mandatory cooperation from state agencies, and strict rules to prevent fund diversion without legislative approval. This policy change provides concrete financial and structural support for communities to address environmental hazards and navigational risks posed by abandoned vessels.