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NJ S3694
NJ S3694Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.
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Introduced
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
In Committee
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that, when the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other person is authorized by law to appoint a member to a board, commission, task force, or any other multi-member body or entity established by law, the Governor, President, Speaker, or other authorized person, as appropriate, must make the goal of attaining a membership for such a board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State a primary consideration when selecting a person for appointment on or after the effective date of the bill. The goal of attaining a membership that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State will be a primary consideration by the appointing authority unless that consideration conflicts with the particular circumstances of the appointment to be made or conflicts with the requirements of the statute that established the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other person authorized by law to appoint members to boards, commissions, task forces, or other multi-member bodies to make the goal of achieving a membership that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State a primary consideration when selecting appointees, unless that consideration conflicts with the specific circumstances of the appointment or the requirements of the statute that established the body. The terms "gender" and "race" are defined in the bill.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 04/26/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3694_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3694_I1.PDF |
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