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NJ S1714
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
- Transfers the Division of Elections from the Department of State to the Department of Law and Public Safety in New Jersey
- Designates the Attorney General as the chief State election official, replacing the Secretary of State in that role
- Requires the Division of Elections to be administered by two co-directors representing different political parties, both appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation
- One co-director must belong to the Governor's party, the other to the party that received the second-most votes in the most recent gubernatorial election, with each recommended by their respective party's state chair and legislative leaders
- Co-directors serve four-year terms expiring with the Governor's term and may be reappointed; the bill takes effect January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Transfers Division of Elections from Department of State to Department of Law and Public Safety; designates Attorney General as chief election official and requires two bipartisan co-directors.
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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