AR61

Urges US Congress adopt comprehensive voting rights legislation.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey Assembly Resolution 61 urges the U.S. Congress to adopt comprehensive voting rights legislation.

New Jersey Assembly Resolution 61 urges the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive voting rights legislation. The resolution highlights the importance of voting rights, referencing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the recent increase in restrictive voting laws across the country. It emphasizes the need for federal action to protect voting rights, citing the introduction of the "Freedom to Vote Act" and the "John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." The resolution notes New Jersey's efforts to enhance voter access, including online voter registration, and the record voter turnout in.

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State and Local Government Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee