S.282

Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."

Introduced·1/13/26

Establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey.

Establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." Prohibits the authority to prescribe or maintain voting or elections policies and practices to be so exercised as to unnecessarily deny or abridge the right to vote. Prohibits a local election office or political subdivision from using a method of election that has the effect of impairing the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of their choice or influence the outcome of elections, as a result of vote dilution.

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

May 21

10:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)

Jun 28

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 21

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading