Maddy summaryThis bill, S 4832 (the "Municipal Homelessness Trust Fund Act"), allows New Jersey municipalities to create dedicated trust funds to address homelessness. Municipalities may establish these funds by adding up to $3 in fees to building permits, business licenses, fines, or other existing collections, with funds used exclusively for permanent housing solutions. Key provisions require municipalities to adopt a "homeless housing plan" (developed with community input) and use trust fund money for: acquiring/rehabilitating permanent housing, rental assistance vouchers, supportive services for housed individuals, and prevention programs for at-risk families. Funds cannot cover general municipal debt, and annual reports on fund usage must be submitted to the state Department of Community Affairs. The bill directly affects local governments and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in New Jersey.
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Maddy summaryThis bill, "Max's Law," requires New Jersey public school districts to include age-appropriate instruction about fentanyl and xylazine dangers in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. The curriculum must cover prevention, symptoms of poisoning, emergency response, and relevant laws protecting those seeking help. School districts must use resources from federal agencies like the CDC and NIH, and the state education department will provide materials and post online resources for staff, students, and parents. The law takes effect immediately, applying to the first full school year after enactment, with annual reports evaluating its impact on youth drug use and poisoning.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state agencies and local governments (including counties, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities) to purchase 5% of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA). The CNA distributes products made at rehabilitation facilities that employ people with disabilities. Key provisions include mandating training for purchasing agents on the CNA program, requiring quarterly reporting on compliance, and granting the CNA a "right of first refusal" for goods/services if priced within 15% of fair market value. The law aims to support employment for people with disabilities by ensuring a steady market for goods produced at rehabilitation facilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey municipalities to create "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" and adopt "homeless housing plans" to address local homelessness. Municipalities can collect up to $3 in additional fees from building permits, business licenses, fines, or other fees to fund these trusts. Funds must be used exclusively for permanent affordable housing, rental vouchers, supportive services, and prevention programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with projects required to reduce homelessness measurably and include outcome tracking. Municipalities must consult a community task force including people with lived homelessness experience and report annual fund usage to the state Department of Community Affairs.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed health care facilities in New Jersey to confidentially report all known and suspected cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease to the state Department of Health. It affects hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities licensed under New Jersey law. The Department of Health must collect these reports while complying with federal and state privacy laws, and can only use the information for research purposes - no other use is permitted. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Maddy summaryS 4864 allows municipalities, counties, school districts, and fire districts to use project labor agreements for public works projects costing less than $5 million, which is currently the minimum threshold for such agreements under New Jersey law. This bill removes the $5 million cost barrier specifically for these local units, enabling them to voluntarily negotiate project labor agreements on smaller projects without requiring the project to meet the existing threshold. The change does not affect the $5 million requirement for state-level projects or other public entities. Local governments will now have the option to use project labor agreements on projects under $5 million to promote labor stability, cost efficiency, and project completion goals.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3772) changes how the value of employer-provided board and lodging is calculated for workers' compensation benefits in New Jersey. Currently, such benefits are valued at a flat $25 per week unless otherwise specified at hiring. The bill revises this to require valuation at "market value" unless a different amount was agreed upon during hiring. It also specifies that if a worker continues to receive board or lodging during total temporary disability, that value will not be included in calculating their compensation rate. This directly affects workers receiving workers' compensation who are provided housing or meals by their employer.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A6275) appropriates $44.4 million from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax (CBT) revenues to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The funds are specifically allocated for acquiring lands for recreation and conservation, including Blue Acres flood mitigation projects and administrative costs for the Green Acres Program. The bill directs funding toward 15 specific land acquisition projects across six counties (Monmouth, Ocean, Cape May, Atlantic, Bergen, and Burlington), as detailed in the bill text. It does not create new policy but redirects existing constitutionally protected tax revenues to support land conservation efforts.
Maddy summaryS 4796 amends the lists of environmental infrastructure projects approved for long-term funding under New Jersey's FY2026 environmental infrastructure funding program. The bill specifies 151 clean water projects and 51 drinking water projects across numerous municipalities that will receive funding for construction and infrastructure improvements. It details specific funding amounts for each project, with total clean water project funding at approximately $1.28 billion and total drinking water project funding at approximately $1.16 billion. This bill authorizes funding for specific, pre-approved projects rather than creating new programs or policies.
Maddy summaryS 4797 amends the lists of environmental infrastructure projects eligible for loans from New Jersey's Infrastructure Bank for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically updates eligibility for both clean water (wastewater treatment) and drinking water infrastructure projects across numerous municipalities. It includes specific projects such as the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission's wastewater systems, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority projects, and various municipal water systems. Local government units and public water utilities that sponsor these projects are directly affected by this eligibility update. This is a technical adjustment to the funding list rather than a new funding mechanism or policy change.