New Jersey A3446 mandates racial and gender diversity in membership for certain boards and commissions.

New Jersey A3446 requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be a primary consideration for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute. The bill applies to appointments made by the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other authorized person. This consideration must be made unless it conflicts with the specific circumstances of the appointment or the requirements of the statute that established the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity.

New Jersey A3446 mandates racial and gender diversity in membership for certain boards and commissions.

New Jersey A3446 requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be a primary consideration for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute. The bill applies to appointments made by the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other authorized person. This consideration must be made unless it conflicts with the specific circumstances of the appointment or the requirements of the statute that established the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity.