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NJ A4299
NJ A4299Permits county board of elections to open certain ballot drop boxes for fire district elections.
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Introduced
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, whenever a municipal, school, or special election is held, a board of elections may open the following ballot drop boxes: (1) the ballot drop box located geographically closest to the municipal government building in which the main office of the municipal clerk is located; and (2) the ballot drop box located at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed at that location. Under current law, fire district elections are not included. This bill would expand current law and include fire district elections. Under the bill, a board of elections would be permitted to open the following ballot drop boxes during the conduct of a fire district election: (1) the ballot drop box located geographically closest to the municipal government building in which the main office of the municipal clerk is located; and (2) the ballot drop box located at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed at that location. The bill also provides that whenever a fire district election is held, the board of elections would retrieve the mail-in ballots deposited in the ballot drop boxes, at a minimum, once per week.
AI Summary
This bill expands current law to allow county boards of elections to open certain ballot drop boxes during fire district elections. Specifically, the bill permits the boards to open the ballot drop box closest to the municipal government building where the municipal clerk's office is located, as well as the drop box at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed there. The bill also requires the boards to retrieve mail-in ballots deposited in the drop boxes at least once per week during fire district elections. This change will provide additional options for voters to deposit their mail-in ballots during these local elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 06/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4299 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4299_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4299_I1.PDF |
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