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NJ S3598

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates or their designees may attend and observe ballot position drawings for primary, general, and school board elections
  • Political parties may designate a member to be present when party column positions are drawn for general election ballots
  • Authorized observers may inspect paper slips with candidate/party names, capsules containing the slips, and drawing boxes before the process begins, after each name is drawn, and at the conclusion
  • County clerks, municipal clerks, or board of education secretaries must notify all candidates and political parties of the drawing date, time, and location at least 72 hours in advance
  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Permits party member, candidate, or designee to be present for ballot position draw and inspect materials used for drawing; requires officials conducting ballot draw to provide notice of date, time, and location of drawing.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation9/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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