Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 169) urges the U.S. President and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate NBC for potentially violating FCC rules requiring equal broadcast time for political candidates. It specifically references NBC's November 2, 2024, airing of a *Saturday Night Live* skit featuring presidential candidate Kamala Harris without providing equivalent time to her opponent, Donald Trump, on the same program. The resolution argues NBC failed to comply with the "equal time" rule, which mandates broadcasters give all qualified candidates comparable access, and states that even NBC's last-minute provision of airtime during sports coverage on November 3 may not satisfy the requirement. If violations are confirmed, the resolution calls for the FCC to suspend NBC's broadcasting license. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution with no legal force; it does not change FCC rules or mandate action.)

Maddy summaryThis bill would expand eligibility for New Jersey veterans' benefits by removing specific time periods and locations that veterans must have served in to qualify for certain civil service and pension benefits. Instead of requiring service during particular wars or in specific conflict zones, the bill would allow veterans who have served in federal active duty in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserve component to qualify. This change would impact civil service preferences, retirement benefits through the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund and Public Employees' Retirement System, and the ability to purchase military service credit for retirement. It would make it easier for veterans of more recent conflicts to access these benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill delays New Jersey's implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations until January 1, 2027 - pushing back the current 2025 deadline. It directly affects vehicle manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, requiring them to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicles (capping at 40-75% of annual sales by 2035). The bill modifies New Jersey’s adoption of California’s 2021 ACT regulations, which mandate phased EV sales targets, by prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from enforcing these rules before 2027. The delay gives manufacturers more time to adapt to the requirements while maintaining the state’s alignment with California’s emissions program.

Maddy summaryThe "Small Modular Nuclear Energy Incentive Act" (A5103) establishes a program for New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to incentivize construction of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) through a competitive bidding process. The bill directs the BPU to develop a program within one year of enactment, offering financial incentives per megawatt hour of electricity produced, with preference given to projects at former nuclear or fossil fuel plant sites and those that retrain former plant workers. Incentives would be funded from the "Global Warming Solutions Fund," which collects revenue from New Jersey's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative participation. Selected SMR projects would be required to pay an annual administrative fee to cover program costs and could not sell environmental benefits associated with their energy production. The program must begin its first solicitation within two years of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey police departments (including municipal, county, and state agencies) and educational institutions with appointed police officers to adopt formal policies cooperating with federal immigration authorities. It mandates that these agencies comply with federal requests for information or assistance related to immigration enforcement. The bill also provides legal protections: the state must defend officers in civil lawsuits arising from cooperation (if no intentional misconduct occurred) and cover any settlements or judgments against them under the same conditions. It defines "law enforcement officer" as those with arrest powers under state law. The policy applies to all covered agencies without exception.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to review the electricity rates and revenues of all electric utilities using smart meters. Specifically, the BPU must compare each utility's rates and revenue amounts before and after installing smart meters. Within six months of the bill taking effect, the BPU must submit a written report summarizing its findings to the Governor and Legislature. The bill directly affects electric utilities that have deployed smart meters, focusing on transparency around billing impacts rather than changing rates themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5013) creates a 90-day state tax amnesty period ending January 15, 2026, allowing taxpayers with unpaid New Jersey state taxes for returns due between September 2017 and January 2025 to pay the full tax amount plus half the accrued interest (as of November 1, 2025) without penalties, late fees, or the remaining interest. Taxpayers under criminal tax investigation are ineligible, and participants must relinquish all appeal rights. All funds collected during the amnesty period (excluding constitutionally dedicated revenues) are dedicated to a Stabilization Aid Account for school districts that experienced reduced state aid in the prior year. The bill appropriates up to $15 million from these funds to administer the program, including expedited advertising for the amnesty initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies requirements for condominium and cooperative associations managing 3-story or taller residential buildings to protect structural integrity. It expands timeframes for associations to build adequate reserve funds: for large annual fee increases (over 10%), the period extends from 10 to 20 years, and for smaller increases, from 2 to 4 years. The bill clarifies that these rules apply only to covered buildings (3+ story condo/co-ops) and exclude single-family homes, non-condo buildings, and certain structural types. Associations must conduct reserve studies every five years to assess funding needs for structural repairs of primary load-bearing systems.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act (passed in 1979) and the 35th anniversary of New Jersey’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan. It symbolically recognizes the longstanding diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between New Jersey and Taiwan, including $723 million in annual trade and over 200 Taiwanese companies operating in New Jersey. The resolution has no binding effect - it is purely ceremonial, expressing support through formal acknowledgment without creating new laws or policies. It does not alter U.S. or New Jersey government actions toward Taiwan.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts volunteer firefighters and members of emergency response squads from New Jersey's unemployment compensation law. It excludes stipends (including clothing allowances) they receive from gross income calculations for tax purposes. Volunteer first responders who receive these stipends will not be subject to unemployment insurance taxes or counted toward temporary disability benefits contributions. The legislation aims to support municipalities in recruiting and retaining volunteer emergency personnel by making stipends tax-exempt, addressing staffing challenges in emergency services.