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NJ ACR94
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erik Peterson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the New Jersey Constitution to make the Attorney General an elected position rather than appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation
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Attorney General would serve a four-year term, elected at the general election held during the first year of a Governor's full term
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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
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Limits the Attorney General to two successive terms, with salary set at no less than four-fifths of the Governor's salary
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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