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NJ A5165
NJ A5165Declares elective public office vacant when office holder changes political party while in office.
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Introduced
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
In Committee
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under this bill, when an elected official, or a person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective public office, changes political party while in office, that office will be deemed vacant. The vacancy will take effect upon declaration of the change in political party, and the official must immediately relinquish the office. The vacancy in that office will be filled as current law provides. The provisions of the bill only apply to elective public offices with political party designations set forth on election ballots.
AI Summary
This bill declares that when an elected or appointed official changes political party while in office, their office will be deemed vacant. The vacancy will take effect upon the declaration of the change in political party, and the official must immediately relinquish the office. The vacancy will be filled as provided by current law. These provisions only apply to elective public offices with political party designations on election ballots.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5165_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5165_I1.PDF |
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