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NJ S544
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Amends the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to require both the Senate and General Assembly to set aside time for public comment during legislative sessions at least four times per year
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Each house must adopt rules governing the public comment period, including designating which sessions will include public comment, setting maximum speaking time per person, limiting the number of speakers, and maintaining order
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Rules must prohibit personal comments concerning named individuals during public comment periods
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment
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Extends public comment requirements that currently apply only to municipal governing bodies and boards of education to the state legislature
Legislative Description
Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of the Legislature.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024