S.3487

Establishes Department of State Police as principal department in executive branch of State government.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Department of State Police as a principal department in New Jersey's executive branch.

The bill establishes the Department of State Police as a principal department in the executive branch of New Jersey's state government. It transfers the Division of State Police, along with its functions, powers, and duties, to the newly formed Department of State Police. The Superintendent of State Police is designated as the head of this department, with the authority to direct its work. Personnel changes within the department are subject to the Superintendent's approval, not the Attorney General's. The bill also includes provisions for the Superintendent's salary and bond requirements.

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Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 12

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee