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NJ S901

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares that local governments in New Jersey lack authority to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, rendering any such ordinances, resolutions, or rules null and void as against public policy

  • Establishes that any elected local government officer who votes to approve measures allowing noncitizen voting violates their oath of office under R.S.41:1-3

  • Amends the Local Government Ethics Law to add violations of an elected official's oath of office, including support of the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions, as ethics violations subject to potential fines

  • References Article II, Section I, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution and Title 19 of New Jersey Statutes as the constitutional basis for restricting voting to U.S. citizens

  • Notes that at least 14 municipalities in various states currently allow noncitizens to participate in certain elections

Legislative Description

Requires Secretary of State create website for voters to report irregularities regarding mail-in ballots; establishes "Vote by Mail Study Commission."

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

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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