A1318

Provides for vacancy in county surrogate, clerk, register of deeds and mortgages, and sheriff offices occurring 70 days before general election to be filled at second succeeding general election.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1318 changes the timeline for filling vacancies in county offices if they occur 70 days before a general election.

New Jersey A1318 amends state law to adjust the timeline for filling vacancies in county offices of surrogate, clerk, register of deeds and mortgages, and sheriff. If a vacancy occurs within 70 days before a general election, the position will now be filled at the second succeeding general election. This change aims to align the process with other public office vacancies and ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding vote-by-mail ballots.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee