Sen. Troy Singleton

Maddy summaryS 2099 allows counties, municipalities, and economic development groups to form regional partnerships for joint economic planning and development. These partnerships can attract new businesses, support existing ones, redevelop areas, and share project costs. They may access loans, issue bonds (following local bond laws), and use state economic development resources, with all agreements requiring approval from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority or Local Finance Board. The bill directly affects local governments and businesses collaborating on regional economic strategies.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits New Jersey sheriffs and other authorized officers to conduct online foreclosure sales for real property, replacing traditional in-person auctions. It requires that online sales be publicly visible with real-time bid display (except pre-set maximum bids), mandate a non-electronic bid option like paper packets, and cap vendor fees at $1,000 per sale - including a $50 processing fee collected from the purchaser’s deposit. The law also mandates online notice of sales on the vendor’s website and allows counties to contract with vendors through competitive bidding without a governing body resolution. This change modernizes foreclosure procedures while maintaining transparency and accessibility for bidders.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $60 million from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax (CBT) revenues - funds voters approved in 2014 for open space and conservation - to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The funds will directly support state park, forest, and historic site development projects under the Preserve New Jersey Act, including repairs to bridges, buildings, and recreational facilities, as well as habitat improvements and camping access. Specific allocations cover projects like $10 million for health/safety upgrades, $13.5 million for recreational development, and $7 million for historic structure repairs. The funding comes from existing CBT revenue streams, not new taxes, and requires no additional legislative approval for DEP project spending.

Maddy summaryMoose's Law (S 3746) prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning animals or working/volunteering at animal-related businesses for a court-specified period. The bill requires courts to order forfeiture of animals owned by offenders (with exceptions for co-owners), and to prohibit offenders from owning animals for at least two years following conviction or release from incarceration. It also establishes a presumption against pretrial intervention for defendants charged with animal cruelty offenses. The law defines "animal-related enterprises" broadly to include pet shops, animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and animal training facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to use the Basic Screening Survey - developed by dental health professionals - to assess the oral health of pre-school and school-aged children statewide. The DOH must collect random data samples from each county every two years, with written parental consent, and handle all data in compliance with privacy laws. The department must then submit biennial reports to the Governor and Legislature containing findings and recommendations based on this data. The survey is designed to identify basic oral health issues (like visible lesions) without providing clinical diagnoses or treatment plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $3 million from the General Fund to provide one-time bonus awards to specific state workers. It directly affects members of Local 195 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFTPE) who worked frontline, essential roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by the Division of Budget and Accounting in consultation with the union president to eligible employees across state agencies. The appropriation is supplemental to the 2025 budget and requires no new policy changes, focusing solely on compensating pandemic-era frontline staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends New Jersey's existing telemedicine pay parity law, requiring health insurance plans to pay providers the same rate for telehealth services as in-person visits for covered services. It applies to all health benefits plans in New Jersey (including Medicaid and private insurers) and affects providers delivering telehealth care. The extension, now ending December 31, 2025 (previously 2024), maintains the requirement that telehealth reimbursement equals in-person rates for covered services, excluding audio-only visits (which receive 50% of in-person rates) and behavioral health services (which receive full in-person rates). This is a procedural extension of an existing policy, not a new mandate.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends New Jersey's telemedicine pay parity requirement through December 31, 2025. It requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to pay telemedicine providers the same rate as in-person visits for covered services, ensuring equal reimbursement. The extension applies to all health benefits plans, including Medicaid and private insurers, covering services delivered via video or audio telehealth. Exceptions remain for audio-only visits (at 50% of in-person rates) and services not offered in-person by the provider.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's fire safety laws to update requirements for smoke alarms and fire inspector licensure. It removes the requirement for portable fire extinguishers in certain residential buildings while updating smoke alarm standards to be set by the Commissioner of Community Affairs. Fire inspectors must now complete an approved educational program, meet prerequisites, and pass exams to be licensed. The bill also changes how penalties for violations are assessed and how liability for unpaid fees transfers when property ownership changes. These changes aim to modernize fire safety standards and enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryBill S 3984 creates a program allowing New Jersey's Department of Labor to partner with private companies to develop artificial intelligence (AI) job training. The training targets both workers displaced by AI advancements and current workers seeking to build AI-related skills. Private companies running these programs will not have to follow standard state procurement rules or prevailing wage requirements. All training programs must be approved by the Department of Labor and include details like costs, duration, and instructor qualifications, with an advisory council providing annual progress reports to the Governor and Legislature.