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NJ S3240

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows 16 and 17-year-olds who are U.S. citizens and have resided in a school district for at least 30 days to vote in local school board elections only

  • Directs the Secretary of State to create a separate registration form and process for 16 and 17-year-old voters, designed to conform as closely as possible to the standard voter registration system

  • Requires the Secretary of State to establish identity verification methods for these young voters and design paper ballots specifically for school board elections

  • Explicitly prohibits 16 and 17-year-olds from voting in any election other than school board elections in their district of residence

  • Takes effect on January 1 following enactment, with no action required from school boards or municipalities to implement

Legislative Description

Permits 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in elections for local school board.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation5/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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