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NJ A4609
NJ A4609Deactivates certain committees, councils, panels, and task forces of advisory or temporary nature if entity does not meet or have quorum at least once every year.
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Introduced
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that if a committee, council, panel, task force, or other body whose purposes or duties are advisory or temporary in nature, and created by an act or joint resolution does not meet, or is not able to conduct business due to the lack of a quorum, at least once every 365 days, that body is to be deemed inactive. The bill requires the Secretary of State to annually review the meeting records of every such body to determine if it is deemed inactive by the provisions of the bill. If a body is deemed inactive under the bill, the appointment of all members serving on that body would be terminated, and that body would not be allowed to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of employees of any State, county, or municipal department, board, bureau, commission, or agency.
AI Summary
This bill provides that if a committee, council, panel, task force, or other body whose purposes or duties are advisory or temporary in nature, and created by an act or joint resolution, does not meet or is unable to conduct business due to lack of a quorum at least once every 365 days, that body will be deemed inactive. The Secretary of State is required to annually review the meeting records of every such body to determine if it is deemed inactive under the provisions of the bill. If a body is deemed inactive, the appointment of all its members will be terminated, and it will not be allowed to utilize the services of any state, county, or municipal employees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 09/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4609 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4609_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4609_I1.PDF |
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