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NJ S1614
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
- Establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to the $150,000 allowance each New Jersey legislator receives for member staff services
- State Treasurer must calculate adjustments by December 1 each year based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island Metropolitan Area
- Adjustments apply only when the CPI change over the 12-month period (November 1 to October 31) is greater than zero, preventing decreases to the allowance
- Also increases base compensation for members of the Senate and General Assembly from $49,000 to $82,000 beginning with the 2026 legislative year
- Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session of the 222nd Legislature, sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr. of District 9 (Ocean County)
Legislative Description
Provides for cost-of-living adjustments to allowance for legislative member staff services.
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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