ACR94

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Proposed constitutional amendment to elect the New Jersey Attorney General.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the method of selecting the New Jersey Attorney General from an appointment by the Governor to an election by the voters. The Attorney General would serve a four-year term, beginning at noon on the third Tuesday in January following the election and ending four years later. The amendment sets qualifications for the Attorney General, including being at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, and a New Jersey resident for seven years.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee