Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of Legislature.

This bill (S 973) requires the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to each set aside at least four sessions per year for public comment. It mandates that each legislative body adopt rules governing the public comment period, including maximum speaking time, number of speakers, and maintaining order. The bill directly affects the state legislature and the public, allowing residents to address legislative matters during designated times. It extends a requirement currently applied only to municipalities and school boards (under the existing Open Public Meetings Act) to the state legislature itself.