S.3079

Requires petition circulators and candidates to take bona fide candidacy oath; makes violation third degree crime; reinstitutes prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees; affirms court jurisdiction of campaign finance laws.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3079 mandates petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, makes violations a third-degree crime, reinstates.

New Jersey S3079 requires petition circulators and candidates to take a bona fide candidacy oath, affirming they are conducting their candidacy in good faith and not engaging in vote syphoning schemes. Violation of this oath is a third-degree crime. The bill also reinstates prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees, requiring them to report contributions and expenditures within 72 hours of receiving them. Additionally, the bill affirms that the Superior Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate claims related to campaign finance laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee