Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's property tax lien foreclosure process to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits how much equity a tax lienholder can keep. It allows property owners to request a judicial sale (similar to mortgage foreclosure) or online auction through the county sheriff within 45 days of being served with foreclosure papers. If requested, the sale must be conducted as a mortgage foreclosure would be, potentially allowing the owner to recover any remaining equity after the tax lien is satisfied. Property owners who don't make this request will lose all equity in the property to the lienholder, while those who do can protect their remaining value. The bill applies to foreclosure actions filed on or after May 25, 2023.
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Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3527 requires motorbus operators (including regular route services, charter buses, casino shuttles, and special bus operations) to unload passengers only at pre-planned destinations documented through schedules, tickets, receipts, or other public records. Operators must carry this documentation while operating and cannot stop to unload elsewhere unless an emergency occurs, in which case they must contact emergency services and stay near the bus. Violations carry a $1,000 penalty per incident, and the vehicle may be confiscated. The bill excludes New Jersey Transit and its contracted operators from these requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill would establish a self-certification program for architects and professional engineers in New Jersey, allowing them to certify that construction projects comply with building codes without full municipal review. The program would apply to specific project types and sizes (with square footage limits for different occupancy groups), excluding projects like new commercial kitchens or electrical service over 400 amps. Design professionals would need current licensure, professional liability insurance, and would be subject to random audits; false certifications could lead to program suspension. Building owners would need to sign an "owner hold harmless letter" acknowledging responsibility for compliance, and the Department of Community Affairs would maintain a public database of sanctioned professionals.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the asset limits (resources) that individuals can have while still qualifying for Medicaid coverage in New Jersey. It specifically affects pregnant women, children under 21, seniors (65+), and blind or disabled adults who meet the "medically needy" criteria under current Medicaid rules. The key change raises the asset thresholds: a single person can now hold up to $40,000 in assets (up from previous levels), a couple up to $60,000, and each additional household member adds $20,000. This adjustment aligns New Jersey’s Medicaid rules with updated federal standards, allowing more low-income residents to access health coverage without losing eligibility due to modest savings or property.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2378) allows eligible New Jersey educators and paraprofessionals to deduct up to $250 annually from their gross income for unreimbursed classroom supply expenses. It directly affects K-12 teachers, counselors, principals, and school aides (employed at least 900 hours yearly by NJ public or private schools) who purchase qualifying supplies like books, computers, software, and classroom materials. The deduction excludes nonathletic supplies for health/physical education courses. The provision applies to taxable years starting January 1 after enactment, mirroring the federal educator expense deduction.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a current prohibition that prevented New Jersey state/local agencies and private detention facilities from entering into agreements to detain noncitizens for immigration violations. It removes the restriction in existing law (P.L.2021, c.199) that barred such agreements, allowing these entities to now enter, renew, or extend immigration detention agreements. The bill defines an "immigration detention agreement" as any contract or memorandum authorizing the housing or detention of noncitizens for civil immigration violations. This change directly affects state and local government agencies, county sheriffs, and private facilities operating in New Jersey.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3248 exempts cribs, child restraint systems (like car seats meeting federal safety standards), nursing bottles/nipples/funnels, and strollers from the state's sales and use tax. This directly reduces costs for parents purchasing essential baby products. The bill defines "child restraint systems" as devices protecting infants in vehicles, "cribs" as infant beds, and "strollers" as non-motorized transport devices. The exemption takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New Jersey's official definition of anti-Semitism by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, including its "contemporary examples," for use by state institutions. It requires state entities to consider this definition when reviewing or investigating potential anti-Semitic discrimination or bias crimes. The bill appropriates $100,000 to fund a public awareness campaign by the Attorney General's office, promoting the state's bias crimes reporting hotline and resources for identifying and reporting anti-Semitic incidents. The campaign aims to increase public understanding and reporting of bias crimes, particularly affecting Jewish communities and other vulnerable groups in New Jersey. The bill explicitly states it does not diminish First Amendment rights or conflict with existing anti-discrimination laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to issue rail and bus service tickets with no expiration date, including one-way tickets and 10-trip passes. It also mandates that NJT honor unused tickets purchased before the bill's effective date, even if they expired under prior policies. Within 90 days of the law taking effect, NJT must reinstate any previously expired tickets that were originally issued without expiration dates. The policy directly affects all rail and bus passengers who buy or hold these tickets. NJT must implement these changes immediately upon the bill's passage.
Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill establishes rules for selecting, instructing, and overseeing commissioners who would represent the state at an Article V convention for proposing U.S. constitutional amendments. It sets eligibility requirements for commissioners, including being a New Jersey resident for at least three of the last five years, having constitutional law expertise, and not having certain criminal convictions or federal government ties. The bill prohibits commissioners from supporting changes to the one-state-one-vote convention rule or amendments altering specific constitutional guarantees like the Bill of Rights, and requires commissioners to follow instructions from the legislature. Commissioners who exceed their authority would face criminal penalties, including a third-degree crime charge, and the bill establishes an advisory committee to monitor compliance with these rules.