New Jersey A5406 mandates annual town hall meetings for state legislators to engage with constituents.
New Jersey A5406 requires members of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to hold at least two town hall meetings annually. At least one meeting must occur in the legislator's district. These meetings aim to allow legislators to receive comments and answer questions from the public on any issue or policy matter. Meetings must be held in accessible locations and provide at least one hour for public interaction, with joint meetings lasting at least two hours. An official public notice must be published at least seven days before each meeting.
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