Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryACR 179 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to advance or pass certain legislation during "lame duck" sessions. This applies specifically between the earliest date voters can cast ballots in a general election for Assembly members (during the second year of a Legislature) and the start of the new Legislature. The bill mandates that 27 Senate votes (out of 40) and 54 Assembly votes (out of 80) would be needed to move bills or reenact conditionally vetoed bills during this period. It does not apply to bills returned by the Governor with objections, but requires the same two-thirds vote for their reenactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates salt water taffy as New Jersey's official state candy. It does not create new regulations, allocate funding, or affect any individuals or businesses. The legislation simply establishes a symbolic recognition of salt water taffy's historical connection to New Jersey, referencing its origins in Atlantic City and association with shore communities. The designation takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a 14-day annual period when only New Jersey residents can purchase mobile sport fishing permits. These permits allow motor vehicle use on beaches for fishing (including annual, 3-day, weekday, and daily options). The DEP must create rules to verify residency during this window, but the core change is limiting initial permit sales to residents for 14 days each year. The policy directly affects non-residents seeking these specific permits during the designated period.

Maddy summaryACR 98 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to extend civil service hiring preferences to veterans who served during peacetime, not just those who served in wartime. Currently, state law grants hiring preference only to veterans who served during active war periods. The amendment would change the state constitution to remove the "in time of war" limitation, enabling future laws to include non-wartime veterans in this preference. This would directly affect veterans applying for state government civil service positions who did not serve during declared wars. The amendment requires voter approval before the Legislature could implement such a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts the sale of used passenger cars, motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It applies to all retail transactions - whether sold privately, casually, or by dealers - where the vehicle has been previously owned and transferred from its original owner. The exemption removes the tax obligation for both in-state sales and out-of-state purchases of these secondhand vehicles. The policy change directly affects buyers and sellers of used motor vehicles across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill would change New Jersey's income tax system to a flat tax rate of 5.9% for taxable income over specific thresholds. For single filers, married individuals filing separately, and estates/trusts, the tax would apply to income over $37,500. For married couples filing jointly, heads of household, and surviving spouses, the tax would apply to income over $75,000. Taxpayers with income below these thresholds would not owe any income tax under this bill. This would replace New Jersey's current progressive tax system, which has rates ranging from 1.4% to 10.75% across multiple income brackets.

Maddy summaryThis bill (AJR 233) designates May of each year as "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" in New Jersey. It directly affects all New Jersey residents by promoting public education about skin cancer prevention and early detection. The key mechanism requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with activities focused on skin cancer risks and protective measures like sun protection and regular skin exams. The resolution takes immediate effect and does not create new regulations or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use settlement funds from 3M Company to purchase equipment for cleaning up PFAS contamination. It establishes a dedicated "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" to cover both direct state purchases of filtration systems and reimbursements to local governments (counties/municipalities) that buy such equipment to remove PFAS from drinking water or other contamination sites. Local governments must submit receipts for reimbursement, and the DEP must report annually on fund expenditures. The bill ensures settlement money is exclusively used for PFAS cleanup equipment, not other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to restart the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) program using remaining unspent funds. It directly helps Superstorm Sandy-impacted homeowners who still need financial assistance for rebuilding or recovery but haven't received full support through previous programs. The DCA must accept new grant applications to fund these unmet needs, as defined under existing law (P.L.2015, c.102). The bill ensures leftover state funds are used to support affected homeowners rather than being reallocated elsewhere. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) from issuing any form of financial assistance - including grants, loans, tax credits, or subsidies - to support wind energy projects. It amends several existing programs, including the Global Warming Solutions Fund and the Emerge Program, to remove wind energy projects from eligibility. The bill also repeals a provision that previously allowed tax credits for offshore wind projects. As a result, wind energy developers will no longer qualify for these EDA-funded incentives. The change applies to all applications submitted to the EDA on or after the bill's effective date.