Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 77) directs New Jersey's Attorney General to repeal most provisions of the 2018 Law Enforcement Directive that limited local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities (ICE). It specifically preserves protections for victims of trafficking and crime (T-Visa/U-Visa certifications) while modifying the directive to allow law enforcement to share immigration status information with federal agencies when necessary. The change would permit police to ask questions related to visa certifications and exchange immigration status details with federal officials without legal restrictions. This affects all New Jersey state, county, and local law enforcement agencies that previously operated under the 2018 restrictions. The resolution aims to remove barriers to coordination with ICE for public safety purposes, while maintaining existing victim protection protocols.
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Maddy summaryS 1210 requires owners of venues hosting large public gatherings (1,000+ people) and youth athletic events to keep an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on-site and accessible at all times. It mandates that these venues store the AED in a central, unlocked location near seating, train staff in CPR and AED use, and ensure at least one certified person is present during events to respond to cardiac emergencies. The bill also requires venues to create a cardiac response protocol, notify emergency services of the AED’s location, and mark it with visible signage. Non-compliance results in civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, with immunity from liability for proper AED use.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to extend the existing $250 annual property tax deduction for veterans to surviving spouses of veterans who were not residents of New Jersey at the time of the veteran's death. The deduction would apply only if the deceased veteran had lived in New Jersey both before and after their military service. Currently, the deduction is available to surviving spouses of veterans who were residents of New Jersey at death. The amendment would require the Legislature to establish this new eligibility category through future legislation, with the surviving spouse needing to reside in New Jersey to qualify.
Maddy summaryThis bill would create a licensing system for naturopathic doctors in New Jersey. It establishes the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners to set standards, review applicants, and issue licenses. To practice, individuals must earn a degree from an approved naturopathic medical program, pass the NPLEX exam, and obtain a license renewed every two years. The bill defines the scope of practice, including certain diagnostic examinations and dispensing natural substances, while requiring referrals for imaging studies. It also creates a special committee to establish requirements for naturopathic childbirth attendance, which would require a separate certification.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey manufacturing employers who train apprentices in machine and metal trades. It allows a credit equal to 50% of an apprentice's wages (up to $7,500 per year) for workers employed at least 1,500 hours annually in structured training programs. The program requires apprenticeships to include wage progression, defined job training, and course instruction leading to skilled worker designation in occupations like machinists, toolmakers, or moldmakers. The credit applies to both corporate privilege tax and gross income tax for tax years beginning January 1, 2016, and is nonrefundable.
Maddy summaryS 2658, the "New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act," creates a corporation business tax credit for businesses selling products made in New Jersey. Taxpayers receive a $3.31 credit for every $100 in retail sales of qualifying New Jersey-made products, which approximates 50% of New Jersey's sales tax rate. To qualify, products must originate almost entirely from New Jersey (with negligible outside content), and the credit cannot reduce tax below the statutory minimum. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to seven years.
Maddy summaryThe "Made in New Jersey Tax Credit Act" (S 2659) provides a tax credit to businesses that purchase products made in New Jersey for use in retail sales, manufacturing, or production processes. Businesses qualify for a credit equal to 25% of the ratio between their costs for New Jersey-made products and their total product costs, excluding items that couldn’t reasonably be substituted with New Jersey alternatives. A product qualifies as "New Jersey made" if all significant parts, labor, and processing originate in New Jersey, with negligible out-of-state content. The credit can be carried forward for up to seven tax years but cannot reduce taxes below the statutory minimum, and businesses are ineligible if two-thirds or more of their costs are excluded as non-substitutable.
Maddy summaryS 2656 creates New Jersey's "Manufacturing Reboot Program" through the Economic Development Authority (EDA), providing $10 million in state funding to support eligible manufacturing businesses recovering from pandemic impacts. The program targets qualified manufacturers (meeting specific wage, health benefits, and location criteria) that retool for healthcare products like PPE, medical devices, or vaccines, with priority given to businesses at risk of closing or expanding vaccine production. Grants range from $25,000 to $150,000 per business for equipment, payroll, or training, requiring quarterly reports on jobs and spending. The $10 million is split equally: $5 million for vaccine manufacturing and $5 million for other healthcare products.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act to allow smoking in specific areas of casinos and casino simulcasting facilities approved by the Casino Control Commission. It permits smoking in no more than 25% of the casino floor or simulcasting facility, only in clearly marked areas, with strict requirements: smoking areas must be separated by solid walls/doors, have independent ventilation, and cannot be within 15 feet of table game pits. The bill directly affects licensed casinos (with 150+ slot machines or equivalent) and simulcasting facilities (with 50+ dedicated seats or 10+ table games). These provisions override local smoking bans adopted after January 1, 2022, for these specific venues.
Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Senate resolution (SR 68) calls on Congress and the President to enact immigration policies better serving national interests. It references U.S. border encounter statistics (3.2 million in FY 2023) and New Jersey's estimated 755,000 undocumented residents as context for the request. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to express legislative opinion, urging federal leaders to prioritize border security and immigration enforcement. It will be sent to all U.S. senators, representatives, and the President as a formal statement.