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NJ S261
NJ S261Eliminates requirement for State residency for public officers and employees with limited historic exceptions.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the requirement that all public officers and employees, with certain exceptions, have their principal residence in this State. This requirement was imposed in 2011. Prior to imposing the requirement on all public officers and employees, R.S.52:14-7 required State residency for the Governor, each member of the Legislature, the head of each principal department of the Executive Branch of State government, and every Justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, and judge of any inferior court established under the laws of this State. This bill retains the residency requirement for persons holding these positions, but eliminates it for all other public officers and employees covered by R.S.52:14-7.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the requirement that all public officers and employees in New Jersey have their principal residence in the state, except for the Governor, members of the Legislature, heads of principal executive departments, and judges. Prior to 2011, only these top-level positions had a state residency requirement. The bill retains the residency requirement for these high-ranking officials but removes it for all other public employees. The goal is to provide more flexibility in hiring public workers, while still maintaining the residency rule for key government leaders.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S261 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/261_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/261_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/261_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/261_I1.PDF |
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