Rep. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The bill asks the Governor to issue a proclamation honoring the victims, first responders, and the resilience of the American people. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to federal leaders and members of Congress from New Jersey. The measure serves as a formal state recognition of the event and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill waives initial application and issuance fees for professional and occupational licenses in New Jersey for veterans and their spouses, domestic partners, or civil union partners who already hold a current, equivalent license in another state. It applies when the applicant resides in New Jersey and the out-of-state license meets the board's equivalent or substantially equivalent requirements. The exemption covers all licenses issued by professional boards under the Division of Consumer Affairs. The bill does not affect renewal fees or licenses obtained through other pathways.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2355) requires New Jersey to provide one free certified copy of a birth certificate to military veterans who were born in New Jersey. It directly affects eligible veterans - defined as individuals discharged from U.S. Armed Forces or the American Merchant Marine (WWII) who are eligible for federal benefits - excluding those discharged under dishonorable circumstances. The law specifies that only one free copy is issued per veteran, with all additional copies subject to standard fees. The provision amends existing state law to add this free service specifically for veterans' birth certificates.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries with brain injuries. It requires that these rates match the average reimbursement for Day Habilitation Services Tiers D and E (currently $9.89 per 15 minutes) as used for developmental disability services. The policy directly affects approved brain injury service providers who deliver these programs to Medicaid beneficiaries. This amendment expands existing law, which previously only set minimum rates for community residential services, to now include structured day program services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1295) prohibits New Jersey local government agencies from hiring individuals who are currently on paid leave from another local government agency in a different county or municipality. It directly affects local hiring practices by preventing cross-jurisdictional employment while an employee remains on paid leave elsewhere. The key provision amends the Local Government Ethics Law to explicitly ban such employment for full-time or part-time positions. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026. It addresses a specific hiring scenario without altering broader ethics rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires youth and sports organizations in New Jersey to obtain criminal history background checks for all employees, volunteers, and organizers who work with individuals under 18 years of age. Organizations must request these checks through the State Bureau of Identification, which will review state and federal records to identify any disqualifying criminal convictions. The bill mandates that background checks be conducted annually, though individuals who have already completed a check for a national or international athletic association within the same year may submit proof instead of undergoing a new check. Organizations that fail to comply face civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, while individuals who knowingly participate despite being disqualified or organizers who disregard check results could face fourth-degree criminal charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending the New Jersey Constitution to increase the property tax deduction for veterans from $250 to $2,500 over a four-year period. The increase would occur in annual steps, reaching the full $2,500 amount by tax year 2029, and would apply to honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment also clarifies how the deduction works for veterans living in continuing care retirement communities, ensuring they receive the benefit through a payment or credit from the facility. If approved by the legislature and voters, the change would become permanent and cannot be altered or repealed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the immediate revocation of parole for any parolee who assaults or threatens a law enforcement officer, including retired officers acting in their former capacity. It mandates that parole boards detain offenders and begin revocation proceedings upon arrest or indictment for such acts, or upon credible reports of threats intended to cause imminent fear of death or physical harm to officers or their family members. The legislation applies to both active and retired law enforcement personnel and defines family members to include spouses, parents, children, and other relatives residing with the officer.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school bus drivers, aides, and other personnel transporting students with disabilities to complete specialized training. The training covers behavior management, communication, adaptive equipment use, recognizing life-threatening emergencies (as defined in the bill), and safety procedures. Employers (school districts or contractors) must provide this training annually and require staff to certify completion within five business days. The bill does not mandate 911 calls or specific bus safety features, but focuses on personnel preparedness through training and certification. It is pending before the Assembly Education Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey's Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to accept voluntary donations, grants, or gifts from the public or private sectors specifically for creating veteran suicide prevention public service announcements (PSAs). Funds received under this bill must be deposited into a special nonlapsing fund managed by the State Treasurer. These funds can only be used to produce and distribute PSAs aimed at preventing veteran suicide, with no other purposes permitted. The bill directly affects the DVA's ability to secure external funding for this targeted prevention effort, benefiting veterans through expanded public awareness campaigns.