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Maddy summaryS 3652 allows New Jersey farmers to register utility task vehicles (UTVs) used exclusively for farm operations for travel on public roadways, with a $5 annual registration fee. The bill requires these vehicles to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem and prohibits operation between sunset and sunrise without special lighting or for snow removal. It also mandates that travel on public highways by these UTVs must be at least 50 miles, as specified in future rules by the Motor Vehicle Commission. This change directly affects farmers using UTVs for farm work and updates existing registration rules for farm vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey county clerks to send a confirmation notice to voters who apply for mail-in ballots but request they be mailed to a different address than their registered voting residence. The notice, sent to the voter's registered address, informs them their ballot will be sent to a separate location and includes instructions for correcting errors. It directly affects voters who provide a non-residential mailing address for their mail-in ballot. The key mechanism adds a verification step to prevent ballots from being sent to incorrect addresses, with clear guidance for voters to update information if needed. This is a procedural change to voting administration, not a policy shift.

Maddy summaryS 3651 requires voters to present specific identification documents when voting, beginning with the first election held after January 1, 2025. The required ID must include the voter's name matching registration, a photograph, a valid expiration date (not expired or expired only after the most recent election), and must be issued by the federal government or New Jersey. First-time voters who registered by mail without providing ID will need to show this documentation, though those with religious objections can use a sworn affidavit instead. Voters denied voting for lacking proper ID will receive a provisional ballot, which must be followed up with the required ID within two days to be counted. To ensure access for indigent voters, the Motor Vehicle Commission will issue a free nondriver ID card upon submission of an affidavit of indigence.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes restrictions that previously prohibited police officers from being present at polling places and ballot drop boxes during elections. Currently, New Jersey law (P.L.2021, c.459) limited police presence within 100 feet of these locations, but this bill would eliminate that restriction. The bill also removes requirements for election boards to report police dispatches to polling places and for the Secretary of State to maintain records of such dispatches. This change would allow police to be present at voting locations during elections as part of their official duties, affecting election administration procedures and police presence at voting locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New Jersey's participation in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which would have required the state to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who won the national popular vote rather than the candidate who won New Jersey's popular vote. The compact, adopted through state law in 2007, would have changed how New Jersey allocates its 14 electoral votes in presidential elections. By repealing this agreement, New Jersey would return to its current practice of awarding all electoral votes to the candidate who wins the state's popular vote. The bill amends several sections of state law to remove references to the compact, ensuring the state's electoral process aligns with its current winner-take-all system.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows expectant mothers in New Jersey who are in their third trimester of pregnancy to receive a temporary parking placard. The placard, valid for up to three months and costing $4, permits mothers to park longer at metered spots or use disability parking spaces without needing a separate disability permit. To obtain it, mothers must provide written certification from a licensed doctor, nurse practitioner, or other qualified healthcare provider confirming their third trimester. The placard must be displayed on the vehicle and clearly shows its expiration date.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 130) is a symbolic resolution designating April 27th of each year as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in New Jersey. It requests the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day. The resolution does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect specific groups or programs. It solely commemorates Ulysses S. Grant's historical ties to New Jersey, including his family's residence in Burlington and his summer vacations in Long Branch.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry, an online database that will provide public information about individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses who are incarcerated, on parole, or participating in residential community release programs. The registry will be divided into four categories with specific details about each person's conviction, sentence, location, and criminal history. Additionally, the bill requires mandatory training for police officers, hotel/motel staff, healthcare facility employees, and judges on identifying and responding to human trafficking cases. It also mandates age-appropriate human trafficking prevention education in New Jersey schools, covering topics like online safety, healthy relationships, and recognizing grooming tactics from elementary through high school.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends annual $20 million funding for horse racing purse subsidies through New Jersey's fiscal year 2029, replacing the prior expiration at fiscal year 2023. The funds will be split equally between thoroughbred (all to Monmouth Park overnight races) and standardbred industries (with specific allocations like 60% to Meadowlands overnight purses). Recipients must submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor detailing how funds were used, including impacts on betting handle, horse participation, and New Jersey-bred race outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Fund reimbursement rules. It allows private agencies training volunteer EMTs (including for EMT-A, EMT-D, and epinephrine auto-injector certification) to be reimbursed directly, prioritizing EMT-A certification first. Volunteer EMTs must work at least one service call monthly for three years to maintain "good standing," or their ambulance squad may have to repay the fund if they stop volunteering. The bill clarifies that reimbursement eligibility doesn't depend on whether the volunteer's squad receives payment for services.