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NJ S1350
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
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Candidates, their designees, or designated political party members may be present to observe ballot position drawings for primary, general, and school board elections in New Jersey.
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Observers may inspect paper slips with candidate names, the capsules containing them, and the boxes used for drawing before the process begins, after each name is drawn, and at the conclusion.
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County clerks, municipal clerks, or school board secretaries must provide written notice of the drawing's date, time, and location at least 72 hours before it is scheduled to begin.
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The bill amends existing statutes governing ballot position draws conducted by county clerks (R.S.19:14-12), municipal clerks (R.S.19:23-24), and school board secretaries (C.19:60-8).
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment.
Legislative Description
Permits party member, candidate, or designee to be present for ballot position draw and inspect materials used for drawing; requires officials conducting ballot draw to provide notice of date, time, and location of drawing.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026