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NJ S3854
NJ S3854Requires gender balance in membership of certain boards and commissions established by statute.
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Introduced
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires all State appointive boards, commissions, task forces, or any other multi-member body or entity established by statute to be gender balanced, unless otherwise provided by law or it conflicts with the particular circumstances or requirements of the statute establishing the board, commission, task force, or other multi-member body or entity. No person will be appointed or reappointed if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-half the membership plus one if the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity is composed of an odd number of members. If the board, commission, task force, or other multi-member body or entity is composed of an even number of members, not more than one-half of the membership will be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing authorities, they will consult with each other to avoid violating the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires all State appointive boards, commissions, task forces, or any other multi-member body or entity established by statute to be gender balanced, unless otherwise provided by law or if gender balancing conflicts with the particular circumstances or requirements of the statute establishing the body. The bill prohibits appointing or reappointing a person that would cause the number of members of one gender to exceed one-half the membership plus one for odd-numbered bodies, or more than one-half the membership for even-numbered bodies. If there are multiple appointing authorities, they must consult each other to avoid violating the bill's provisions. The bill defines "gender" to have the same legal meaning as "sex."
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3854_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3854_I1.PDF |
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