S 4443 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Ensures persons interested in filling certain vacancies in nominations for public office have access to certain information and to legal representation throughout selection process.

This bill requires political party committees filling vacancies in public office nominations to provide interested candidates with legal representation rights and access to committee member contact information. It mandates committees to post official member lists (including email/phone) on their websites and share them with candidates within 72 hours of notification, extending the certification deadline from 20 to 45 days after primary elections. The bill also requires committees to provide final candidate lists to interested applicants seven days before voting and ensures contested votes use secret ballots under ethical standards. These changes directly affect candidates seeking party nominations and political committees managing vacancy selections in New Jersey.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 19, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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