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NJ S3633
Bill
Status
9/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Replaces the current manual process of drawing candidate names from a box with a computerized random drawing system to determine ballot order for primary and general elections
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Requires all computerized drawing systems to receive prior approval from the Secretary of State and include safeguards against outside influence on results
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Eliminates "bracketing" across offices in primary elections, where candidates for different offices could have their ballot positions linked together based on a single drawing
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Mandates that the computerized drawing process be available for viewing both in person and electronically by any legal voter
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Takes effect on January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires computerized drawing system to determine random order of candidate names for each office on primary and general election ballots; provides for drawing to be viewable in person or electronically.
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