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NJ S1431

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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