Renames "township committee" to "township council;" requires townships to update materials to reflect this title change.
This bill changes the official name of the governing body in New Jersey townships from "township committee" to "township council." It directly affects all townships in the state by updating the legal definition in state statutes and requiring local governments to revise their documents and materials to use the new title. The change is a straightforward renaming without altering any other powers or responsibilities of the township leadership.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Benjie Wimberly
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