Loading chat...
NJ AJR149
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
Click for details
AI Summary
- Designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey, coinciding with World Kindness Day
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day and calling for educational programs and activities designed to foster civility
- Cites research findings that 93% of Americans consider incivility a problem and 75% blame politicians for its erosion
- Notes that Americans who experience incivility report an average of 10.6 encounters per week across various settings
- Sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight of District 29 (Essex and Hudson) and introduced February 19, 2026
Legislative Description
Designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available