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NJ S3990

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the early voting period for primary elections to start on the seventh calendar day before the election and end on the second calendar day before the election, matching the timeframe for presidential primary elections

  • Moves the deadline for filing challenger appointments from the second Tuesday to the third Tuesday preceding any election

  • Appropriates $6,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of State for implementation

  • Provides additional State aid appropriations to county and municipal governing bodies that conduct early voting as deemed necessary by the State Treasurer

  • Maintains existing early voting requirements including designated polling locations, hours of operation (Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM), and accessibility compliance

Legislative Description

Extends early voting period for primary elections and extends challenger appointment deadline; appropriates $6 million.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.23.

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation12/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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