New Jersey S972 requires candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, and General Assembly to disclose their federal income tax.
New Jersey S972 mandates that candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, and General Assembly submit their federal income tax returns to the Election Law Enforcement Commission. Each candidate must provide their returns for the five most recent taxable years and consent to public disclosure. The commission must post these returns on its website within seven days of receipt, after redacting any privileged or unlawful information. This bill aims to increase transparency in political candidates' financial disclosures.
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