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NJ SCR59
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- Proposes amending the New Jersey Constitution to make the Attorney General an elected position rather than appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation
- Attorney General would serve a four-year term, elected during the first year of the Governor's full term, with a two-consecutive-term limit
- Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, a New Jersey resident for 7 years, and a licensed attorney in good standing in the state
- Attorney General salary would be at least four-fifths of the Governor's salary and cannot be increased or decreased during the term of office
- Vacancies would be filled by succession as provided by law, with special elections held to fill unexpired terms at the next general election (unless within 70 days of an election)
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.
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
No bill text available