Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey's legislature to mandate parental notification before any medical or surgical procedure related to pregnancy is performed on unemancipated minors (under 18). It directly affects minors seeking pregnancy-related care, their parents or legal guardians, and healthcare providers who must comply with the notice requirement. The amendment would override a 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that struck down a similar law, which found the previous parental notification requirement violated the state constitution's privacy protections. The proposed change explicitly states the legislature may require this notice "irrespective of any right or interest otherwise provided in the Constitution."
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Maddy summaryS 3817 delays New Jersey's implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027. The bill affects vehicle manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, requiring them to gradually increase zero-emission vehicle sales (capping at 40-75% by 2035). It directly modifies the current timeline by prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from enforcing these rules before 2027. This is a procedural change to the existing 2021 DEP adoption of California's ACT regulations, not a modification of the regulations themselves.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires parents to be notified before their unemancipated minor child receives any medical or surgical procedure or treatment, with three key exceptions: (1) if the parent has a notarized document confirming prior notification, (2) if a physician certifies a medical emergency, or (3) if a court grants a waiver. Minors may petition a Superior Court judge for a waiver based on their maturity, evidence of parental abuse, or if notification would harm their best interests. The bill also mandates a confidential court process for waiver requests, including a 48-hour decision timeline and free appeal options for denied petitions. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides a $500,000 supplemental appropriation to fund grants-in-aid for the Main Library Alliance, a nonprofit serving libraries across northern New Jersey. The funding supports the Alliance’s operations, including technology, programs, and shared resources for over 50 member libraries. These libraries serve more than 700,000 patrons in 100+ municipalities across Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties. The bill adds this amount to the existing 2025 state budget for the Division of State Library.
Maddy summaryS 3598 requires New Jersey election officials to allow political party members or candidates (or their designees) to attend ballot position drawings and inspect the materials used, such as paper slips, capsules, and drawing boxes. It mandates that officials provide at least 72 hours' written notice of the drawing's date, time, and location to all affected candidates and parties before any ballot position draw. This applies to primary elections, general elections (for party column placement), and school board elections. The bill ensures greater transparency by giving participants direct oversight of the drawing process.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts sales of refined precious metal bullion (like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bars) and high-value numismatic coins ($1,000 or more) from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It directly affects buyers purchasing these specific investment-grade items, not jewelry or art made from them. The law defines "investment bullion" as unprocessed metals where value depends on metal content, excluding fabricated items like jewelry. It also excludes commemorative medallions and coins used in artistic works from the exemption.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the State of New Jersey to sell 10.01 acres of land and improvements at 5 Jean Street in Morris Township (known as the Morris Regional Day School) to the Morris County Educational Services Commission for $1. The property, deemed surplus by the state, will be transferred "as is" without state responsibility for repairs or upgrades, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Attorney General must complete the sale within 90 days of the bill's effective date, and the transaction does not require additional approvals from state agencies or the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the State of New Jersey to sell a 10.01-acre parcel of land and improvements known as the Morris Regional Day School (located at 5 Jean Street in Morris Township, Morris County) to the Morris County Educational Services Commission for $1. The property will be conveyed "as is" with no state repairs or upgrades required, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Attorney General must complete the sale within 90 days of the bill's effective date, bypassing typical approvals from state departments or the Legislature. This transfer directly affects the Morris County Educational Services Commission, which will gain ownership of the property for potential educational use.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to adjust census data used for redistricting by excluding all noncitizens (including undocumented immigrants, legal residents, and long-term visitors) from population counts. It directly affects how legislative, county, and municipal districts are drawn in New Jersey, as these districts would be based solely on the citizen population. The key mechanism mandates that the Secretary of State modify data from the Census Bureau to remove noncitizens before creating district boundaries. This change would apply to all redistricting processes under state law, including those managed by the Apportionment Commission and local commissions.
Maddy summarySCR 111 is a New Jersey legislative resolution expressing support for H.R. 7109, the "Equal Representation Act." It does not create new law but formally endorses the federal bill, which proposes basing congressional apportionment and electoral college votes on U.S. citizen population instead of total population (including noncitizens). The resolution cites concerns that current census counts, which include noncitizens, dilute representation for citizens in districts with higher noncitizen populations. The resolution urges the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 7109 and will be sent to federal officials as a statement of support.