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NJ AJR149

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

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

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