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NJ S1591
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Legislative district office employees (aides, personal assistants, managers, advisors, secretaries) are prohibited from contributing more than $30 per election to the legislator who employs them or compensates them directly for legislative duties.
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Former legislative district office employees face the same $30 per election contribution limit for two years after leaving their position with that legislator.
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Legislators and individuals associated with their candidate committees are prohibited from soliciting or knowingly accepting contributions exceeding $30 from current or former district office staff.
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Violations constitute a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.
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The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment and supplements New Jersey's existing campaign contributions law (P.L.1973, c.83).
Legislative Description
Prohibits legislative aide who works, or worked, directly for legislator in district office from making political contribution greater than $30 per election to that legislator; prohibits receipt of such contribution.
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