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NJ S3240
Bill
Status
5/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires the Secretary of State to establish identity verification methods for these young voters and design paper ballots specifically for school board elections
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Explicitly prohibits 16 and 17-year-olds from voting in any election other than school board elections in their district of residence
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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