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NJ S4613
Bill
Status
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Transfers the Division of State Police from the Department of Law and Public Safety to become a standalone principal department in the executive branch, renamed the Department of State Police
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Designates the Superintendent of State Police as the head of the new department, appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, serving during the Governor's term
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Requires the Superintendent of State Police to serve as the State Director of Emergency Management
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Removes Attorney General approval for personnel changes within the department, granting the Superintendent sole authority over staffing decisions
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Maintains oversight by the Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards, which currently monitors the Division of State Police
Legislative Description
Establishes Department of State Police as principal department in executive branch of State government.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
6/19/2025