S.2342

Provides that cabinet-level public officials, Attorney General, and county prosecutors may serve in acting capacity for no longer than six months without nomination.

Introduced·1/29/24
Introduced Text

Limits acting capacity for cabinet-level officials, Attorney General, and county prosecutors to six months without nomination.

New Jersey S2342 sets a six-month limit on acting capacities for cabinet-level public officials, the Attorney General, and county prosecutors without a nomination. If the Governor does not nominate someone within 30 days of the bill's effective date or at the next Senate session, the acting official must vacate the position. This rule applies to those already serving in an acting capacity on the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee