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NJ S3617

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County clerks must send mail-in ballot applications to registered voters when they turn 18 years old

  • State will reimburse counties for mailing costs at the rate of a standard two-ounce first-class mail ($1.01 per piece)

  • Approximately 85,000 applications would be mailed annually, based on an estimated 121,000 individuals turning 18 each year and a 70.5% voter registration rate

  • Annual fiscal impact includes about $86,000 in State expenditures for reimbursements and about $86,000 in county expenditures for mailing, plus additional staff time for counties

Legislative Description

Requires county clerks to send applications for mail-in ballots to registered voters upon their 18th birthday.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/16/2024
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation9/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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