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NJ A3690
NJ A3690"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.
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Introduced
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
In Committee
12/07/2023
12/07/2023
Crossed Over
12/21/2023
12/21/2023
Passed
12/21/2023
12/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.
AI Summary
This bill, the "New Voter Empowerment Act," permits 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 years old before the next succeeding general election. It amends current law to allow these 17-year-old registered voters to be designated as "temporarily ineligible to vote" until their 18th birthday, except for the primary election provision. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Jim Beach (D)*,
Bill Moen (D)*,
Paul Moriarty (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Andrew Zwicker (D)*,
Linda Carter (D),
Craig Coughlin (D),
Aura Dunn (R),
Mila Jasey (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Shirley Turner (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2023, c.202. (on 01/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3690 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4000/3690_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 12/7/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4000/3690_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement ASL 5/11/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4000/3690_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3690_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3690_I1.PDF |
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