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NJ S1431
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
- Lowers the contribution threshold for continuing political committee designation from $5,500 to $2,500 in contributions to candidate or public question campaigns annually
- Narrows the definition of "independent expenditure committee" by removing references to influencing legislation or regulations, limiting scope to elections, candidates, and public questions
- Refines "electioneering communication" to require costs exceeding $3,000 annually, be made within 60 days of an election, and reach at least 10% of the relevant electorate
- Restructures independent expenditure committee reporting to use cumulative quarterly reports aligned with standard reporting periods rather than rolling 48-hour windows
- Requires independent expenditure committees making electioneering communications to report all expenditures over $3,000 for activities including voter registration, polling, and get-out-the-vote efforts
Legislative Description
Makes various changes to reporting requirements for independent expenditure committees.
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
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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