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NJ A260

NJ A260
Declares elective public office vacant when office holder changes political party while in office.


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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

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 official or an appointed official filling a vacancy in an elective public office changes their political party while in office, the 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 then be filled as provided by current law. These provisions only apply to elective public offices with political party designations on the election ballots.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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