Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A5289 establishes a voluntary registration and training program for commercial businesses that apply deicing substances for snow and ice removal on private property. It requires these applicators to complete certified training on water-protective methods, pass an exam, and register with the Environmental Protection Department. Registered businesses must maintain service records, submit annual reports, and follow approved techniques to qualify for liability protection against snow/ice hazard claims. The program aims to reduce water contamination from excessive deicer runoff while offering cost benefits to participating businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities to notify federal immigration authorities within 24 hours when arresting or convicting non-citizens unlawfully present in the U.S. for specific offenses, including violent crimes (1st-4th degree), drug offenses, theft, or robbery. It mandates that sentencing courts and probation officers also immediately contact federal immigration authorities to initiate deportation proceedings upon such convictions. The bill defines "federal immigration authority" to include ICE, CBP, and DHS personnel involved in immigration enforcement. This directly affects non-citizens facing these charges and the state's law enforcement and judicial systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to prioritize principal forgiveness for environmental infrastructure loans to municipalities in coastal areas. It specifically targets wastewater and drinking water projects in regions defined as "coastal areas" under existing law. The legislation amends current law to ensure coastal municipalities receive preferential treatment for loan forgiveness when accessing financing through the state's Water Bank program. This change would make it easier for coastal communities to secure funding for critical infrastructure improvements without full repayment of the loan principal.

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 - including amount, reasons, and expected bill impact - 30 days before and after any increase, with fines up to $10,000 for noncompliance. For rate hikes causing a 5% or greater average bill increase, utilities must report to the federal Department of Energy 60 days in advance and cannot disconnect service or charge late fees for six months afterward. The bill directly affects electric utilities and ratepayers (homeowners and businesses paying electricity bills) by restricting certain rate increases and enhancing transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property owners to request notification before a quitclaim deed is recorded on their property. If requested, county recording offices must notify the owner within 10-12 business days of a deed submission and delay recording for that period. Owners can provide preferred contact details (mail/email) and will pay a fee to cover administrative costs. The law directly affects property owners seeking to prevent fraudulent transfers and county recording offices handling deed records. It amends existing laws to require this notification process for quitclaim deeds, which often lack title guarantees.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (ACR 153) states that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) 2021 rules implementing the "Advanced Clean Trucks" program are inconsistent with legislative intent. The rules require truck manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicles (e.g., 55% of certain trucks by 2035), but the DEP adopted them without following a 2003 law requiring notice to environmental committees before implementing new California program phases. The resolution cites that the 2003 law only authorized the DEP to adopt rules for California's *second phase* of low-emission vehicles, not the newer "Advanced Clean Trucks" program. It directs the DEP to amend or withdraw the rules within 30 days or risk further legislative action to invalidate them.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection from issuing violations to trapping licensees who fail to check traps within required timeframes if the traps are located in areas under active law enforcement investigation and the licensee has been instructed by authorities to vacate the area. It directly affects licensed trappers operating in regions where federal, state, or local law enforcement is conducting an investigation. The key provision suspends enforcement of standard trap-checking requirements (N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.12(i), which mandates daily checks for semi-aquatic species and every 24 hours for other traps) during such investigations. The bill takes immediate effect and creates a temporary exception to routine enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state agencies that issue hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses (specifically the Division of Fish and Wildlife) to automatically register eligible voters during license applications, mirroring the existing process at the Motor Vehicle Commission. Agencies would collect existing license application information (like age, citizenship, and address) and automatically transmit it to the voter registration office, but applicants would be given the option to decline registration. The bill mandates these agencies follow the same procedures and notice requirements as the Motor Vehicle Commission for automatic voter registration, without changing current eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state employees in career, senior executive, and unclassified positions from working remotely. It amends state law to require that the Civil Service Commission's rules for work hours and overtime pay must not permit remote work, ending the existing 2022 telework pilot program that allowed up to two remote days weekly. The prohibition takes immediate effect upon enactment and applies specifically to employees in those service categories. The bill does not change overtime or holiday pay rules but removes remote work as an option for affected employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local police departments and the Division of State Police (when issuing firearms purchaser ID cards) to automatically register eligible voters during the ID application process. It applies to people obtaining these firearm permits, who would be offered the option to decline registration. The law mirrors the existing automatic voter registration system used at New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission, requiring electronic transmission of eligibility information (age, citizenship, address) to the Secretary of State. All affected agencies must comply with current voter registration procedures, including providing clear opt-out notices to applicants.