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NJ A3522

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Lopez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that public members of the Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage hold a Master's degree in Latino or Hispanic studies or culture
  • Eliminates the requirement that public members have served as prominent spokespersons or leaders of Latino/Hispanic heritage organizations
  • Replaces previous qualifications with a new requirement that public members have "knowledge and experience in Latino or Hispanic studies or education"
  • Maintains the commission's existing structure of 21 members: 2 ex officio members plus 19 public members appointed by the Governor (9), Senate President (5), and Assembly Speaker (5)
  • Amends P.L.2019, c.321 governing the Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage, which operates independently within the Department of Education

Legislative Description

Revises certain membership requirements of Commission on Latino and Hispanic Heritage.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.273.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

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