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NJ S1681
NJ S1681Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.
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Introduced
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
In Committee
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 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, the goal of attaining a membership that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State must be a primary consideration in the selection process, unless that consideration conflicts with the particular circumstances of the appointment or the requirements of the statute that established the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity. The bill defines "gender" and "race" for the purposes of this requirement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1681 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1681_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 6/13/22 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S2000/1681_S1.PDF |
| Statement SSG 6/13/22 | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1681_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1681_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2000/1681_I1.PDF |
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