Sen. John McKeon

Maddy summaryS 4040 requires New Jersey state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other public entities to purchase 5% of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA). The CNA distributes products made by rehabilitation facilities that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities, supporting their employment through guaranteed market access. The bill mandates training for purchasing agents on the CNA program and grants the agency a right of first refusal for goods/services within 15% of fair market value. Public entities must report compliance with these requirements to the State Treasurer and the Legislature annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey state agencies, counties, and municipalities to automatically enroll employees in retirement savings plans called deferred compensation plans. For state employees hired after the bill's effective date, enrollment is mandatory unless they opt out or choose a different contribution percentage. Local governments (counties and municipalities) may choose whether to implement automatic enrollment. Employers must provide clear notice and a reasonable opportunity for employees to adjust or decline participation, and must set a default investment option for those who do not select one.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state program to permanently restrict development on qualifying privately-owned woodlands through easement acquisitions. Landowners with woodlands meeting specific criteria (minimum 20 acres, used for agriculture/forest products, or managed under approved stewardship plans) can participate. The State Agriculture Development Committee will administer the program using existing farmland preservation funds and seek federal programs like the Forest Legacy Program, with easements recorded similarly to property deeds. The goal is to preserve forested lands for agricultural, silvicultural, and conservation purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create two new regulatory systems: a license for scrap tire haulers (who collect and transport tires) and a permit for scrap tire storage/disposal sites. It directly affects businesses handling scrap tires, including haulers (who must get licensed, maintain $150,000 financial assurance, and use electronic tracking) and storage facilities (which must obtain permits unless exempt, like small operations storing under 500 tires). Key provisions include mandatory licensing for haulers within 180 days of enactment, an electronic tracking system for tire movement, and tiered penalties of up to $25,000 per violation for noncompliance. Exemptions apply for tire retreaders, auto businesses, and retailers storing under 500 tires, or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Landscape Irrigation Contractor Certification Act to allow local municipalities and counties to enforce the law by inspecting job sites and issuing penalties for violations, expanding enforcement beyond the current state-level authority. It increases civil penalties to up to $5,000 for the first offense, $10,000 for the second, and $15,000 for subsequent offenses. The bill specifies that 30% of penalty revenue will go to the State General Fund, while 70% will remain with the local municipality or county where the violation occurred. It directly affects landscape irrigation contractors who must be certified to perform work, aiming to address staffing limitations at the state level by enabling local enforcement of licensing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New Jersey fills vacancies in its U.S. House of Representatives seat. It requires the Governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy, replacing the current unspecified timeframe. The bill establishes clear timelines based on the remaining term: for vacancies with 180+ days remaining, it mandates a special primary election followed by a special election; for 135-180 days remaining, it mandates a special election without a primary; and for less than 135 days remaining, the seat remains vacant until the next term. This provides more predictable scheduling for voters, candidates, and election officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's electric utilities to create a special pricing structure (tariff) for data centers within 180 days of the law taking effect. The tariff must prevent regular residential and business customers (non-data center ratepayers) from facing higher electricity costs due to data centers' increased energy demand. It also mandates that the pricing structure encourage data centers to improve energy efficiency, such as by using waste heat from their operations. Utilities must implement this tariff for all data centers in their service area one year after the bill becomes law, with the Board of Public Utilities overseeing approval. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's electric utilities to create special pricing rules (tariffs) for data centers within 180 days of the law taking effect. The tariffs must protect regular electricity customers (non-data center ratepayers) from cost increases caused by data centers' high energy use. Utilities must also design tariffs to encourage data centers to improve energy efficiency, including using technologies that capture and reuse waste heat. The Board of Public Utilities will review and approve these tariffs, and utilities must implement them for all data centers in their service area one year after the law passes.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's process for filling vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives. It requires the Governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy occurring, replacing the current unspecified timeframe. The bill establishes two specific election timelines: if the unexpired term is 180 days or more, it mandates a special primary followed by a special election; if the unexpired term is between 135-180 days, it mandates a special election without a primary. Vacancies occurring in the final 135 days of a term will remain unfilled until the next congressional term begins. The bill also updates procedural requirements, such as requiring only one election notice publication at least 45 days before the election instead of weekly notices.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a licensing system for businesses that collect and transport scrap tires (scrap tire haulers) and a permitting system for sites that store, collect, or dispose of scrap tires. It mandates that only licensed haulers can move scrap tires and only permitted sites can handle them, with haulers required to maintain $150,000 in financial assurance and sites needing closure funds. The bill also creates a tracking system for tire shipments and sets fines up to $25,000 per violation for non-compliance, while exempting small businesses storing fewer than 500 tires or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers. These requirements directly affect tire haulers, disposal facilities, and businesses handling scrap tires.