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NJ S3994
Bill
Status
12/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Increases petition signature requirements for statewide candidates from 800 to 2,000 signatures for general election ballots and from 1,000 to 2,500 signatures for primary election ballots
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Raises signature thresholds for congressional district candidates from 200 to 500 signatures and for State Senate and General Assembly candidates from 100 to 250 signatures
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Establishes tiered signature requirements for municipal candidates based on population, ranging from 5 signatures in municipalities with populations up to 2,500 to 100 signatures in municipalities over 50,000
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Increases school board candidate petition requirements from 10 to 25 signatures
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Requires the Secretary of State to publish nominating petition forms by January 1 of each year, with the act taking effect immediately and retroactive to January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Modifies number of signatures required for candidates to be placed on primary, general, nonpartisan municipal, and school election ballots; requires Secretary of State to publish certain nominating petition forms by January 1 of each year.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by A5117 (2R)
1/30/2025