In the years since the appearance, the state assembly, led by DiMaio, has drafted a bill to prevent such snafus in the future. Under the new legislation, the state will supply only $10,000 for speaker fees. Note: This doesn't mean speakers won't be able to earn more than that. This just means that the state won't subsidize more than 10K. For many public figures — Toni Morrison and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi included — speaking fees are an essential part of a yearly salary. The limit effectively connotes that the state of New Jersey does not condone speakers like Polizzi, but, hey, if the school wants to pay for her, it can go ahead.