New Jersey A5393 mandates that newly elected Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislators take their oaths of office in the county where the.
New Jersey A5393, known as the "Honor the Oath Act," requires newly elected Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislators to take their oaths of office in the county where the state's seat of government is located. This act codifies the historical practice of administering oaths at or near the seat of government or the regular meeting place of the Legislature. The requirement does not apply to individuals assuming office due to a vacancy. The act aims to promote clarity, continuity, and public confidence in the orderly transition of constitutional authority.
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