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NJ ACR94

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erik Peterson

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the New Jersey Constitution to make the Attorney General an elected position rather than appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation

  • Attorney General would serve a four-year term, elected at the general election held during the first year of a Governor's full term

  • Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, a New Jersey resident for 7 years, and a licensed attorney in good standing in the state

  • Limits the Attorney General to two successive terms, with salary set at no less than four-fifths of the Governor's salary

  • Sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson (District 23) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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