Rep. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to use specific state funds to finance environmental infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2027. The legislation authorizes the department to provide zero-interest or principal forgiveness loans to sponsors for clean water and drinking water initiatives, utilizing money from various revolving funds and federal grants. Additionally, it permits the transfer of funds between different state revolving accounts to address urgent public health threats and meet future financing needs. Ultimately, the act ensures that available capital is allocated to support essential water and wastewater infrastructure improvements through the state's lending programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves the Fiscal Year 2027 financial plan for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, a state agency that provides loans and debt guarantees for environmental projects. The resolution authorizes the bank to fund specific initiatives such as clean water, drinking water, stormwater management, and pollution control projects based on eligibility lists created by the Department of Environmental Protection. By passing this concurrent resolution, the Legislature formally validates the bank's budget and financing strategy for the upcoming fiscal year, allowing the agency to proceed with its authorized lending activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to deduct sales and use taxes and societal benefits charges paid on their electricity and natural gas bills for their primary homes from their gross income. The legislation directly affects individuals who pay utility taxes and aims to reduce their overall state income tax liability by treating these specific utility costs as deductible expenses. By amending existing tax statutes, the bill creates a new section that explicitly permits this deduction for the taxable year in which the taxes are paid. This change does not alter how utility companies charge for services or how taxes are collected, but rather provides a financial benefit to homeowners through the state tax code.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey's role in the American Revolution. The document formally recognizes historical events such as the state's early adoption of a constitution, the Battle of Monmouth, and the contributions of various individuals to the fight for independence. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to be shared with federal leaders and historical commissions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove a New Jersey law that currently requires law enforcement officers to show their faces and display identification when interacting with the public or making arrests. Under the proposed change, officers would no longer be legally obligated to reveal their facial identity or present specific forms of ID during these encounters, except in cases involving undercover work, tactical operations, or when safety is a concern. The legislation directly affects police officers and the individuals they interact with by eliminating mandatory transparency rules that were previously in place. By repealing the existing statute, the bill aims to give law enforcement more flexibility in how they identify themselves while performing official duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the Privacy Protection Act, which currently restricts state and local government agencies and health care facilities from collecting specific personal data. The law being removed prohibits these entities from asking for information such as immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, Social Security numbers, or taxpayer IDs unless it is strictly necessary for administering public services or benefits. Additionally, the repealed statute banned the sale or sharing of automated license plate recognition data and required organizations to create compliance policies while allowing private lawsuits against violators. By eliminating these restrictions, the bill allows government entities and health care facilities to collect and share the specified personal information without the previous legal barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a previous law that codified an Attorney General directive regarding interactions between law enforcement and immigrant communities. By removing this statute, the legislation restores the ability of New Jersey police officers to assist federal immigration authorities and engage in conduct previously restricted by the directive. The repeal also eliminates requirements for agencies to notify detained individuals of immigration requests, publish annual reports on such assistance, and inform defendants of potential immigration consequences during legal proceedings. Ultimately, the bill returns control over these specific policing and prosecutorial decisions to local authorities rather than binding them to state-mandated guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey election officials to post a detailed voter information notice at every polling place before voting begins. The notice must explain various voter rights, such as the ability to vote in private, request assistance, and receive a provisional ballot if a mail-in ballot is not received. It also includes specific warnings about voter fraud, stating that only U.S. citizens may vote and that non-citizens convicted of unlawful voting could face deportation. Additionally, the notice will inform voters about the consequences of wearing political insignia near the polls, which is prohibited and classified as a disorderly persons offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the state from applying a six percent growth limit to school funding for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring districts receive their full calculated aid without reduction. It directly affects school districts by mandating that the Department of Education ignore any rules that would cap increases in equalization, transportation, special education, and security aid. To fund this change, the legislation appropriates $332.6 million from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The bill asks the Governor to issue a proclamation honoring the victims, first responders, and the resilience of the American people. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to federal leaders and members of Congress from New Jersey. The measure serves as a formal state recognition of the event and does not create new laws or change existing policies.