Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill requires telecommunications and cable companies, as well as other entities owning lines, to remove abandoned lines (defined as those not used for 24 consecutive months or not maintained safely) and mark lines attached to buildings with their ownership details. It mandates that entities either correct or remove abandoned lines within 12 months of the bill's effective date and mark new or existing unmarked lines on structures with their name or identifier. Property owners and the Board of Utilities can request removal of suspected abandoned lines, with entities required to respond within five business days. The law applies specifically to above-ground lines used for telecommunications or cable service, excluding certain connected lines in residential/commercial areas.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to manage toll collection and enforcement for state toll authorities, including creating agreements with other states to handle unpaid tolls. It allows the DOT to suspend driver's licenses or vehicle registrations for toll violations and makes vehicle owners jointly liable for unpaid tolls committed by operators (with limited exceptions). Civil penalties of up to $100 for first violations and $600 for subsequent violations apply, enforced through the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999." The law directly affects drivers and vehicle owners using New Jersey toll roads, requiring toll payment and imposing specific consequences for non-payment.