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NJ S3369
NJ S3369Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
In Committee
12/05/2022
12/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipal and school board elections in New Jersey to adopt ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates in order of preference. Ranked-choice voting can be implemented through an ordinance or resolution approved by voters via referendum. The bill defines key terms like "continuing candidate," "election threshold," and "single transferable vote." It outlines the instant runoff method for single-winner elections and the single transferable vote method for multi-winner elections. The bill also requires the Division of Elections to adopt rules and regulations to assist local officials in implementing and counting ranked-choice voting elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 12/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3369 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3369_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3369_I1.PDF |
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