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NJ S3282

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy occurring in New Jersey's U.S. House of Representatives delegation

  • Eliminates primary elections for all House vacancy scenarios; political parties would instead select candidates through their internal processes for filling ballot vacancies

  • Mandates a special election within 70-80 days for vacancies occurring before July 1 of any year, rather than waiting for the next general election

  • Requires special elections for vacancies occurring after the 70th day before a general election when more than one year remains in the unexpired term

  • Vacancies occurring between July 1 and 70 days before the general election would be filled at the next general election without a primary

Legislative Description

Expedites process for filling vacancy from this State in United States House of Representatives under certain circumstances.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation5/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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