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NJ A2128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals P.L.1995, c.63 (C.18A:62-22), a New Jersey law that restricts how funds for legislative agents can be assessed on student tuition bills at public institutions of higher education
  • Current law prohibits governing bodies of public colleges from allowing mandatory fees for legislative agents or lobbying organizations on student tuition bills
  • Under existing law, only optional fees may be assessed for nonpartisan organizations that employ legislative agents, and only if approved by student referendum
  • Sponsors argue the current law restricts students in certain organizations from engaging in state legislative activity, effectively silencing their voices
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Repeals law that requires funds for legislative agents to be assessed on student tuition bills in certain manner.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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