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NJ A1466

NJ A1466
Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.

AI Summary

This bill requires that when appointing members to certain boards, commissions, or other multi-member bodies established by statute, the appointing authority (such as the Governor, Senate President, or Assembly Speaker) must consider achieving racial and gender diversity that reflects the diversity of the state's population as a primary factor, unless doing so conflicts with the specific requirements of the statute that established the body.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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