Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryS 2716 increases New Jersey's income eligibility limit for the homestead property tax reimbursement program to $160,000 for tax year 2021, up from $92,969 in 2020. The program reimburses eligible seniors (65+ years) and disabled residents for property tax increases above their "base year" tax amount on their primary residence. To qualify, applicants must own or lease a homestead (including mobile homes), have paid property taxes or rent on their primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years, and meet the income limit. This change expands access to the program for more middle-income homeowners and renters who meet the residency and ownership requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands reimbursement eligibility under New Jersey's EMT Training Fund to include volunteer firefighters seeking EMT certification. It amends existing law to explicitly allow reimbursement for training and testing costs for volunteer fire company members pursuing EMT-A (Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced) or EMT-D (Defibrillation) certification, which was previously limited to volunteer ambulance/squad members. The fund will now cover these costs for certified volunteer firefighters, with reimbursement priority set for EMT-A certification first. The bill also prohibits agencies receiving fund monies from charging fees to eligible volunteer firefighters or ambulance/squad members.

Maddy summaryS 2658, the "New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act," creates a corporation business tax credit for businesses selling products made in New Jersey. Taxpayers receive a $3.31 credit for every $100 in retail sales of qualifying New Jersey-made products, which approximates 50% of New Jersey's sales tax rate. To qualify, products must originate almost entirely from New Jersey (with negligible outside content), and the credit cannot reduce tax below the statutory minimum. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to seven years.

Maddy summarySJR 78 designates neon yellow (Pantone 395) as New Jersey's official color to raise awareness of veteran suicide, directly affecting the state's public awareness efforts for veterans. The resolution adopts the "Vet 22" name - referencing the statistic that 22 veterans die by suicide daily - to symbolize support for mental health resources. It does not create new programs or funding but uses the color as a visible symbol to highlight existing support services for veterans. The bill cites VA data showing veterans have higher suicide rates than non-veterans and notes New Jersey's 340,560 veterans as of 2018. It takes immediate effect as a symbolic gesture of state support.

Maddy summaryS 2696 requires New Jersey public colleges and universities to award academic credit to undergraduate students who volunteer as certified emergency responders. It applies to those who served within five years of enrollment (or concurrently) with qualifying organizations like fire companies, ambulance squads, or emergency management offices, and provide proof of hours worked. Credit is calculated based on volunteer hours and applied toward relevant coursework, with the state's Higher Education Secretary developing standardized credit recommendations. The bill does not affect admission standards or require institutions to admit students.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May of each year as "Foster Care Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness about the state's foster care system, which serves over 3,100 children annually. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of foster care professionals and the children in care. The designation aligns with the national observance of National Foster Care Month, which focuses on supporting family connections and celebrating those who help children find permanent homes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state-owned, leased, or operated buildings - including state agencies, universities, and facilities - to implement recycling programs for specific materials like aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper, and plastic. State entities must provide recycling bins, signage, and educational resources for both employees and the public, establish collection procedures, and arrange for contracted recycling services. The law excludes state parks or forests using a "carry-in, carry-out" trash program where visitors take waste with them. The Department of Treasury and Environmental Protection will create compliance guidance and ensure state courts and legislative buildings follow the requirements.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Senate Bill S 2555 regulates residential mental health treatment facilities by establishing licensing requirements and care standards. It mandates that facilities provide 24/7 care consistent with ASAM's Level 3.5 standards for patients who don't need hospitalization, limit treatment duration to prepare patients for community care, and prohibit retrospective medical necessity reviews. Facilities must obtain a license from the Commissioner of Health, demonstrate compliance with minimum standards, and cannot operate at the same location as substance use disorder facilities. The bill also exempts these facilities from New Jersey's certificate of need requirements for facility expansions or modifications.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a New Jersey Veteran Gravesite Maintenance Grant Program within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). It provides grants to qualified veterans' organizations - defined as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt groups or federally chartered veterans' service organizations - for maintaining veteran gravesites across the state. The DMVA must create application guidelines, set evaluation criteria, require grant recipients to report fund usage, and submit annual effectiveness reports to the Governor and Legislature. Implementation depends on future legislative funding.

Maddy summaryS 2575 suspends automatic voter registration at New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission and other state agencies until new standards are implemented to ensure voter roll accuracy. The bill requires counties, with the Secretary of State, to develop and adopt standards preventing duplicate registrations, removing inactive/deceased/non-resident voters, and cross-checking voter data with state databases. County officials must report their progress and any needed legislative changes to the Governor and Legislature within six months. Until these standards are in place, voter registration at these agencies will return to paper-based forms as required by current law.