Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit person convicted of criminal offense, as defined by law, from holding elective public office.

SCR 70 proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit anyone convicted of a criminal offense (as defined by existing state law) from holding any elective public office in New Jersey. This would directly affect current and future candidates for positions like state legislator, mayor, or county commissioner who have been convicted of a crime. The amendment would add a new provision to the state constitution, requiring voter approval at the next general election following legislative passage. It does not define "criminal offense" but relies on current legal standards, and would take effect only if approved by voters.