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NJ S1734

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on police officers being present within 100 feet of polling places and ballot drop boxes during elections, reversing restrictions enacted in 2021 (P.L.2021, c.459)

  • Allows election boards to request police officer details to assist in preserving peace and order at polling places, which is currently prohibited

  • Permits police departments to assign officers to district boards to enforce election laws and maintain order during registry and election hours

  • Eliminates notification requirements that currently mandate district boards report police dispatches to county election boards, superintendents, and the Secretary of State

  • Removes the requirement for the Secretary of State and election officials to maintain public records of all police dispatches to polling places

Legislative Description

Provides three-month reduction or suspension of tax on highway fuels based on average retail price of unleaded regular gasoline; makes an appropriation.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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