New Jersey S3079 mandates petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, makes violations a third-degree crime, reinstates.

New Jersey S3079 requires petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, affirming they are conducting their candidacy in good faith and not engaging in vote syphoning schemes. Violation of this oath is a third-degree crime. The bill also reinstates prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees, requiring them to report contributions and expenditures within 72 hours of receiving them. Additionally, the bill affirms that the Superior Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate claims related to campaign finance laws.

New Jersey S3079 mandates petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, makes violations a third-degree crime, reinstates.

New Jersey S3079 requires petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, affirming they are conducting their candidacy in good faith and not engaging in vote syphoning schemes. Violation of this oath is a third-degree crime. The bill also reinstates prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees, requiring them to report contributions and expenditures within 72 hours of receiving them. Additionally, the bill affirms that the Superior Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate claims related to campaign finance laws.