Proposed constitutional amendment to elect the Attorney General in New Jersey.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the method of selecting the Attorney General in New Jersey from an appointment by the Governor to an election by the voters. The Attorney General would serve a four-year term, starting on the third Tuesday in January following the election. The amendment outlines qualifications for the Attorney General, including age, citizenship, residency, and legal practice. The first election under this amendment would occur at the next general election following its approval by voters.
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