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NJ S4220
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the New Jersey State Legislature from having sole power to prescribe the conduct or alter the outcome of any election conducted in the state
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Requires all state elections to be conducted consistent with the separation of powers among legislative, executive, and judicial branches as established in Article III, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution
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Prevents any single branch of government from exercising powers belonging to another branch in election matters, except where expressly permitted by the state constitution
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Reaffirms existing constitutional framework where the Division of Elections and local officials administer elections, courts adjudicate election disputes, and the Legislature passes election laws subject to gubernatorial approval
Legislative Description
Prohibits New Jersey Legislature from solely altering conduct or outcome of any election; reaffirms separation of powers concerning elections.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
3/3/2025