Sen. Linda Greenstein

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to establish an Alzheimer's disease public awareness and education program. The program must include a public campaign covering symptoms, warning signs, and treatment options; educational materials for health providers; and training for police, fire, emergency medical staff, and judicial personnel to recognize symptoms and respond appropriately. DHS will develop and post accessible information about Alzheimer's on its website in English and Spanish, in consultation with the Alzheimer's Association. The law aims to improve public understanding of Alzheimer's, support early detection, and help professionals better assist affected individuals and families.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires transportation network companies (like ride-sharing services) to share information about sexual misconduct investigations involving their drivers with other companies in New Jersey. It authorizes these companies to ban drivers from their digital platforms during ongoing investigations and permanently if investigations find drivers engaged in sexual misconduct. Companies must notify all registered transportation network companies about allegations, investigation status, and findings, including if a criminal investigation is underway. Even if an investigation is inconclusive or finds allegations unsubstantiated, companies can still choose to ban a driver based on the total circumstances. The bill aims to improve passenger safety by facilitating information sharing among companies regarding driver conduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits harassing or taking specific wildlife species - including bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, and others - at competitive events where participants are rewarded for capturing them (e.g., contests offering prizes for wildlife). It bans organizing, promoting, or participating in such events, except for authorized field trials. Violators face a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months in jail or $1,000 fine) and a five-year suspension of wildlife licenses and taking privileges. Injured wildlife must be taken to a licensed rehabilitator or vet, and killed wildlife remains are forfeited to the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Maddy summaryS 2653 requires residential customers in New Jersey to provide specific identification when switching electric or gas suppliers. To switch providers, customers must present either government-issued photo ID or non-photo ID plus a secondary form (like a utility bill, bank statement, or credit card). The new supplier must verify this ID and attest to the utility company, eliminating the need for customers to provide account numbers when ID is shown. This applies to all residential switches between electric power suppliers, basic generation providers, or gas suppliers, effective 60 days after enactment. The bill aims to streamline switching while verifying customer identity for security.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacies and other providers of residential oxygen to create and follow emergency action plans during public health emergencies. The plans must ensure oxygen delivery continues to patients at home as much as possible and address patient inquiries about oxygen supply. The state's Consumer Affairs Director will establish the specific requirements for these plans and notify all affected providers. The goal is to prevent disruptions in critical oxygen access during crises like natural disasters or disease outbreaks.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey manufacturing employers who train apprentices in machine and metal trades. It allows a credit equal to 50% of an apprentice's wages (up to $7,500 per year) for workers employed at least 1,500 hours annually in structured training programs. The program requires apprenticeships to include wage progression, defined job training, and course instruction leading to skilled worker designation in occupations like machinists, toolmakers, or moldmakers. The credit applies to both corporate privilege tax and gross income tax for tax years beginning January 1, 2016, and is nonrefundable.

Maddy summaryS 2658, the "New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act," creates a corporation business tax credit for businesses selling products made in New Jersey. Taxpayers receive a $3.31 credit for every $100 in retail sales of qualifying New Jersey-made products, which approximates 50% of New Jersey's sales tax rate. To qualify, products must originate almost entirely from New Jersey (with negligible outside content), and the credit cannot reduce tax below the statutory minimum. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to seven years.

Maddy summaryThe "Made in New Jersey Tax Credit Act" (S 2659) provides a tax credit to businesses that purchase products made in New Jersey for use in retail sales, manufacturing, or production processes. Businesses qualify for a credit equal to 25% of the ratio between their costs for New Jersey-made products and their total product costs, excluding items that couldn’t reasonably be substituted with New Jersey alternatives. A product qualifies as "New Jersey made" if all significant parts, labor, and processing originate in New Jersey, with negligible out-of-state content. The credit can be carried forward for up to seven tax years but cannot reduce taxes below the statutory minimum, and businesses are ineligible if two-thirds or more of their costs are excluded as non-substitutable.

Maddy summaryS 2656 creates New Jersey's "Manufacturing Reboot Program" through the Economic Development Authority (EDA), providing $10 million in state funding to support eligible manufacturing businesses recovering from pandemic impacts. The program targets qualified manufacturers (meeting specific wage, health benefits, and location criteria) that retool for healthcare products like PPE, medical devices, or vaccines, with priority given to businesses at risk of closing or expanding vaccine production. Grants range from $25,000 to $150,000 per business for equipment, payroll, or training, requiring quarterly reports on jobs and spending. The $10 million is split equally: $5 million for vaccine manufacturing and $5 million for other healthcare products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to study whether microgrids and distributed energy resources (like localized solar or battery systems) can reduce the duration of long-term power outages. The BPU must compare New Jersey's grid performance to other states, assess real-world microgrid impacts, consult with utilities and experts, and analyze costs for ratepayers and the state. The study must include recommendations to improve grid resilience and reliability, with a report due within nine months. This mandates an analysis - not immediate action - directly affecting how New Jersey evaluates future energy infrastructure investments.