Sen. Troy Singleton

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects fines for speeding violations under "Antwan's Law" in specific Burlington City zones (Route 130) to local municipalities. Currently, these tripled fines go to general municipal funds and county road funds, but this bill requires all such fines to be paid directly into the municipality's treasury. The funds must be used exclusively for pedestrian safety initiatives and law enforcement purposes within the municipality. It affects drivers who speed in the designated Burlington City areas covered by Antwan's Law, which reduces speed limits to 25-35 mph near schools and residential zones following a pedestrian fatality.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1790) provides funding and training to New Jersey county prosecutors to investigate and prosecute wage theft cases. It requires each county prosecutor to assign a dedicated assistant prosecutor to handle violations of state wage laws and a specific statute (P.L.1999, c.90, C.2C:40A-2), directly affecting workers owed wages and county prosecutors' offices. The key mechanism involves appropriating up to $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of Labor for this purpose, including funding for staff training and case investigations. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement of wage laws by providing concrete resources to local prosecutors.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals with traumatic or acquired brain injuries to voluntarily add a notation to their New Jersey driver's license, ID card, and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry. It creates a secure registry where users can provide emergency contact information and vehicle details to help law enforcement communicate more effectively during traffic stops. The registry is accessible only to law enforcement during vehicle-related interactions, and users can remove or update their information at any time. The bill also requires training for officers on interacting with people who have brain injuries, ensuring the system prioritizes safety and clear communication without compromising privacy.

Maddy summaryS 1379 (New Jersey) creates a presumption that illnesses or injuries suffered by public safety workers (firefighters, police, EMTs) who responded to the September 11, 2001 attacks are compensable under workers' compensation law, regardless of when a claim is filed. It requires workers to participate in the federal World Trade Center Health Program to qualify for benefits. The bill also specifies that benefits paid through federal programs (like the WTC Health Program) will be credited against future state benefits, preventing double payment. This directly affects New Jersey public safety workers exposed to 9/11 hazards who later developed related illnesses or injuries.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 1807 requires municipalities to share certain payments made by businesses (instead of property taxes) with local school districts. The bill also mandates that municipalities provide counties, school districts, and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) with specific details about property tax exemptions and abatements. Key mechanisms include requiring municipalities to share revenue from tax abatement agreements and report exemption information annually. This directly affects municipalities (who must share funds and report), school districts (who receive shared funds), and county/DCA offices (who receive data). The bill focuses on transparency and revenue sharing related to property tax exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey to observe daylight saving time year-round if federal law permits it. It affects all residents and businesses in New Jersey by eliminating the biannual clock changes between standard and daylight saving time. The bill amends state law to remove the seasonal time adjustment clause, making daylight saving time the permanent standard. However, it cannot take effect until Congress changes federal law to allow states to adopt year-round daylight saving time.

Maddy summarySJR 73 designates September 21 of each year as "New Jersey Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Day" in memory of Bruce Morlack, a Burlington City School District crossing guard who died while protecting students. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging schools, municipalities, and communities to observe the day with safety-focused activities. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or funding but honors Morlack's legacy through annual recognition.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3206 establishes a Military Suicide Prevention Task Force to reduce and develop a plan for eliminating suicides among active-duty military members and veterans. The task force, composed of 17 members including state agency leaders and public representatives with specific expertise (such as veterans, mental health professionals, and specialists in homelessness or disability services), will recommend comprehensive strategies and programs to prevent military suicides. It must meet at least every other month, provide a detailed plan for suicide elimination, and submit recommendations to the state. Task force members serve without pay but receive reimbursement for necessary expenses.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Senate Resolution (SR 57) condemns Russia's alleged deportation of over 19,500 Ukrainian children since 2022, including vulnerable groups like orphans and children from military families. It specifically references reports of children being sent to Russian-run "patriotic re-education" camps where they face propaganda, forced training, and restricted communication with families. The resolution supports the immediate return of all deported children to Ukraine and directs copies to U.S. federal officials, Ukraine's diplomatic representatives, and the United Nations. As a symbolic resolution, it expresses New Jersey's stance on this issue but does not create new legal requirements or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities and counties to install automated speed cameras in school zones only after conducting traffic studies showing a documented safety need, such as frequent speeding or accidents. It sets strict technical requirements: cameras must be accurate within ±1 mph, capture two images (including license plates), and include violation dates. Revenue from citations must fund the "School Zone Safety Improvement Fund" for local safety projects, not general budgets. The law explicitly prohibits current photo radar enforcement until these new standards are implemented, directly affecting school zones, local governments, and drivers who speed near schools.