Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2834) proposes a 1% annual cap on reductions to state school aid for New Jersey school districts. It directly affects all districts receiving state aid by limiting how much their funding can decrease each school year - no district may face a reduction exceeding 1% compared to the prior year's disbursement. Key provisions include this cap overriding previous laws and establishing detailed schedules for aid adjustments for districts with "positive aid differentials" (those receiving more aid than needed), while exempting certain districts meeting specific tax or spending criteria. The bill aims to stabilize school funding by preventing steep annual cuts, though it does not change overall funding levels.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires developers of new affordable housing projects (10+ units or 4+ stories) to meet LEED Silver or equivalent green building standards. It also mandates that these developers submit four impact studies to local municipalities before construction: traffic, school, storm water, and carbon (if clearing over one acre of land). The requirements apply to "inclusionary developments" as defined under existing law and do not affect projects with applications submitted before the bill's effective date. The bill directs the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt implementing rules within eight months of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a New Jersey gross income tax credit for active members of volunteer fire departments, first aid squads, and rescue organizations who use personal vehicles for emergency duties. Eligible members receive a credit based on miles driven for emergency response, calculated using the IRS standard mileage rate (capped at $500 per individual or $1,000 for married couples filing jointly). To qualify, members must maintain active status, complete required service hours (400+ hours or attendance thresholds), and provide documentation through their organization. The credit directly reimburses volunteers for vehicle-related costs incurred while serving their communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state and local law enforcement agencies to submit monthly, anonymized data on firearm permit applications - including applicant demographics (race, ethnicity, gender identity), application status, denial reasons, and location - to the Attorney General. The Attorney General must compile this data (starting retroactively from June 23, 2022) and publish initial and monthly public reports online. It directly affects all applicants for handgun carry permits, purchase permits, and firearm purchaser ID cards by mandating transparency in licensing outcomes. The law aims to provide public data on permit approvals and denials, including potential disparities, without altering existing licensing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state employees in career, senior executive, and unclassified positions from working remotely. It amends state law to explicitly ban the Civil Service Commission from establishing rules that allow remote work, ending the existing Model Telework Pilot Program (which permitted up to two remote days weekly). The law requires all affected employees to work on-site, overriding any prior telework agreements or policies. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill would replace New Jersey's current tiered fee structure for property transfers over $1 million with a flat 1% fee on the entire sale price. Currently, fees range from 1% to 3.5% based on property value (e.g., 1% for $1 million-$2 million, 2% for $2 million-$2.5 million, and higher rates for more expensive properties). The change would reduce fees for properties valued above $2 million while leaving the 1% fee unchanged for properties between $1 million and $2 million. It directly affects sellers and buyers in real estate transactions exceeding $1 million.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New Jersey's participation in the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote" (a component of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact). It removes all references to this agreement from New Jersey law, ending the state's commitment to allocate its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner if enough states joined the compact. The repeal reverts New Jersey to its current system where electoral votes are awarded to the candidate winning the state's popular vote (winner-takes-all). This change affects how New Jersey's 14 electoral votes would be cast in presidential elections, ensuring they align with the state's voting results rather than a national popular vote. The bill is pending legislative action as of its introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey electric utilities from raising rates specifically to cover smart meter installation costs. It requires utilities to publicly disclose rate increase details (amount, date, reasons, and impact) 30 days before and after any increase, with fines up to $10,000 for noncompliance. For rate hikes causing a 5%+ average bill increase, utilities must report to the federal Department of Energy 60 days in advance and provide annual reports on service interruptions and overdue bills. The bill also bans disconnecting service or charging late fees for affected ratepayers for six months following such significant increases. These provisions directly protect residential and business electricity customers from unexpected costs while increasing utility transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's process for defining flood hazard areas. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to update flood maps to align with federal FEMA standards, mandating that state flood hazard zones must be at least as protective as FEMA's 100-year floodplain maps and no more than one foot above FEMA's designated elevation. The bill also delays implementation of the proposed NJPACT flood rules until after June 1, 2038, unless the Legislature passes a specific resolution authorizing them. These changes directly affect property owners, developers, and local governments needing permits in flood-prone areas, as they govern where construction can occur and what safety standards apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3693) amends New Jersey's alcoholic beverage licensing law to potentially allow veteran service organizations to obtain retail alcohol licenses. The bill text provided shows existing license categories (like "Plenary retail consumption" and "Seasonal retail consumption") but does not include the specific amendment language referenced in the bill title. Without the actual proposed text of the amendment, the exact changes to licensing eligibility for veteran organizations cannot be confirmed from the context provided. The summary must remain neutral and factual based on available information.