S.1878

Transfers Division of Elections from Department of State to Department of Law and Public Safety; designates Attorney General as chief election official and requires two bipartisan co-directors.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1878 transfers the Division of Elections from the Department of State to the Department of Law and Public Safety, designates the Attorney.

New Jersey S1878 transfers the Division of Elections from the Department of State to the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill designates the Attorney General as the chief election official responsible for coordinating the state's responsibilities under federal election laws. The Division of Elections will be administered by two co-directors, each appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee