Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A5216) prohibits health insurance companies and other covered entities (like HMOs) from limiting coverage based on how long anesthesia services are used before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures. It directly affects patients requiring anesthesia and insurers authorized to sell health plans in New Jersey. The law defines "anesthesia services" using standard medical coding from the American Medical Association, ensuring coverage isn't restricted by time limits. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment for new or renewed insurance policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's law to prohibit state agencies, school boards, and local governments from entering public contracts with entities providing *any* goods or services (even $1 or more) in Iran's energy sector - including oil, gas, or related infrastructure like pipelines. Currently, the threshold requires $20 million or more in transactions to trigger the prohibition. The change aligns state policy with federal sanctions aimed at limiting Iran's energy revenue, which the bill states supports U.S. efforts to counter terrorism and weapons development funding. It applies to all public contracts awarded 30 days after the law takes effect.

Maddy summaryACR 150 is a New Jersey Assembly concurrent resolution declaring that the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) proposed "New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Change - Resilient Environment and Landscapes" (NJPACT-REAL) rules are inconsistent with legislative intent. The resolution argues the DEP overstepped its authority by proposing these rules without specific legislative authorization, citing outdated or repealed laws as justification. It gives the DEP 30 days to withdraw or amend the proposed rules, which would significantly expand flood hazard areas and impact coastal property owners through higher costs for building, renovation, and property taxes. This procedural resolution does not change laws but formally requests the DEP to align its rules with legislative intent.

Maddy summaryAJR 209 is a commemorative resolution designating June 1 of each year as "Robert 'Bob' Popovics Day" in New Jersey. It honors Robert Popovics, a Seaside Park resident who served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, operated Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and founded the fly-tying company Pop Fleyes. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day to celebrate his community contributions and legacy. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Education to appoint a state monitor for school districts receiving 70% or more of their total revenue from state aid, as reported in the Department of Education's Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending. It directly affects districts like Trenton Public Schools (86.3% state aid) and Newark City (79.2%), which currently rely heavily on state funding. The monitor would have direct oversight authority over the district's business operations and personnel decisions, similar to existing oversight under the School District Fiscal Accountability Act. This policy change aims to enhance financial accountability for districts with high dependence on state funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill reschedules New Jersey's June 2025 primary election from June 3 to June 10, 2025, to accommodate a religious observance. It adjusts most election-related deadlines to align with the new June 10 date, but keeps specific deadlines - such as those for nominating petitions, ballot position drawing, and mailing vote-by-mail ballots - tied to the original June 3 date. The Secretary of State must notify county clerks, election boards, and the public within seven days of the bill's effective date and publish a revised election calendar. This change directly affects all voters, candidates, and election officials participating in New Jersey's 2025 primary election cycle.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates 10 percent of Green Acres funding specifically for local government units to develop completely inclusive playgrounds, including retrofits of existing playgrounds. It specifies that for non-urban aid municipalities, grants will cover 50 percent of development costs for these playgrounds. The policy change creates a dedicated funding stream for accessible playgrounds while maintaining existing requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This does not alter the overall Green Acres funding structure but establishes a specific category for inclusive playground development.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5148) allows 12th-grade students in New Jersey public schools to have excused absences for military enlistment activities without penalty. It directly affects students planning to join the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, covering required activities like testing, medical evaluations, interviews, and fingerprinting. The absence is recorded as excused on attendance records, does not appear on transcripts or employment forms, and is excluded from perfect attendance calculations. Schools may require documentation to verify the student's eligibility under this provision. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5108) allows liquor licenses for bars and restaurants (plenary retail consumption licenses) to automatically transfer to the municipality that annexes the land where the business is located. It directly affects municipalities annexing land and license holders operating on that land. The key mechanism requires the annexing municipality to take over the license, while the annexed municipality can issue a new license at public sale to replace it. The bill also removes the usual population-based limit (one license per 3,000 residents) for these transferred or replacement licenses. This change simplifies license continuity during municipal boundary changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5107) requires public utilities in New Jersey to charge volunteer emergency service organizations - such as fire departments, ambulance squads, and rescue teams - their residential electricity or gas rate (not the higher commercial rate) for services at their primary facility, if the residential rate is lower. It defines these organizations as those relying on volunteers for emergency services like fire, medical, or rescue operations. Utilities must create a simple certification process (with the Board of Public Utilities) for organizations to verify their volunteer status and qualify for the lower rate. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.