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NJ SCR70
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article II, Section I of the New Jersey Constitution by adding a new paragraph 8 to prohibit persons convicted of criminal offenses from holding any elective public office in the state.
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The specific criminal offenses triggering disqualification would be "as defined by law," leaving the Legislature to determine which convictions apply.
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If passed by the Legislature, the amendment must be submitted to voters at a general election occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement.
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The ballot question would ask voters whether to "bar any person who has been convicted of a crime from serving as an elected public official in this State."
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Sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr. of District 9 (Ocean County) and introduced January 28, 2026.
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit person convicted of criminal offense, as defined by law, from holding elective public office.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/28/2026