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NJ S3622

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends R.S.40:27-1 to allow the Director of the Board of County Commissioners to appoint a designee to serve in their place on the county planning board

  • Under current law, the director is required to personally serve as a member of any county planning board created by the board of county commissioners

  • County planning boards consist of 5-9 members including the director (or designee), one board member appointed by the director, the county engineer (if board exceeds six members), and citizen appointees

  • All county planning board members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing duties

  • Makes technical corrections updating terminology from "chosen freeholders" to "county commissioners" throughout the statute

Legislative Description

Authorizes Director of Board of County Commissioners to appoint designee to serve on county planning board.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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