Sen. Benjie Wimberly

Co-sponsor A 1581

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires MVC to provide customer service telephone number at motor vehicle inspection facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill (NJ A1581) requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to prominently display a toll-free customer service phone number at all official vehicle inspection facilities. It directly affects vehicle owners who use these facilities by providing a clear way to report technical issues they encounter during inspections. The key provision mandates that MVC display this number conspicuously, allowing customers to call and report problems directly to the commission. The law took effect immediately upon approval.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 5417

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits limiting number of county college credits that may be applied towards educator preparation program and teacher certification requirements.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary A 5904

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Eliminates fee for special plates for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 4496

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Revises various provisions of law governing construction of school facilities projects and operations of New Jersey Schools Development Authority; establishes "Charter School and Renaissance School Project Facilities Loan Program" in EDA.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5810

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Amends lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding by DEP under FY 2024 environmental infrastructure funding program.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 5840

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Extends certain accommodations implemented during COVID-19 public health emergency for businesses participating in State economic development programs.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5311

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enters New Jersey into Counseling Compact.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3142

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 5-year pilot program authorizing $1 million annually in state grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. The grants fund purchasing and rehabilitating abandoned homes for homeless veterans, as well as modifying existing primary residences for eligible veterans with disabilities or low income. Eligible veterans must be homeless (living in shelters, temporary housing, or without legal occupancy rights) or low-income (earning ≤50% of median household income). Grants can cover accessibility modifications (like ramps), home repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades that reduce utility costs by 10% or more.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 5755

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Enhances notice requirements and occupancy restrictions for hotels and multiple dwellings following determination of potentially hazardous condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens safety rules for hotels and multi-unit buildings in New Jersey when hazardous conditions are identified. It requires owners to provide written notice to occupants before restricting occupancy and sets clear limits on how many people can stay during repairs or hazards. The law directly affects hotel owners (buildings with 10+ units or 25+ sleeping spaces) and multiple dwelling owners (buildings with 3+ independently occupied units). Key provisions include standardized notice procedures and occupancy restrictions to protect residents until hazards are resolved, as defined under New Jersey's housing code.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1181

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires high school students to complete financial aid applications.*

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A1181 requires public high school and charter school students (starting with the 2023-2024 grade 11 class) to complete and submit a financial aid application as a graduation prerequisite, unless they qualify for a waiver. Students or their parents/guardians may request exemption via a signed waiver form, or school counselors may authorize exemptions for under-18 students when parental consent cannot be obtained. Schools must provide resources (like webinars and guides) to help students and families complete the application, and must annually notify families of this requirement. The bill ensures no student faces academic penalties for using an approved exemption.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track