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NJ S4244
NJ S4244Increases membership and provides for certain meeting requirements of Council on Local Mandates.
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Introduced
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
In Committee
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the Council on Local Mandates (council) membership to 12 members and requires the Governor to appoint three members upon certain recommendations of the executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The bill also requires the council to meet at least quarterly to review and provide an opinion to be made available to the public concerning the State budget and any executive order of the Governor it deems appropriate.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to increase the Council on Local Mandates (the council) membership from 9 to 12 members. The Governor is required to appoint four members, including at least two from a list of nominees submitted by the chair of the second largest political party. The President of the Senate, Minority Leader of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, Minority Leader of the General Assembly, and Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court each appoint one member. Additionally, the Governor must appoint three members upon the recommendation of the executive director of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, two of whom may be current local elected officials, and one of whom shall be a member of the New Jersey Association of Counties. The bill also requires the council to meet at least quarterly to review the State budget and any executive order of the Governor it deems appropriate, and publish an opinion on the topics reviewed for public access.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 12/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4244 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4244_I1.HTM |
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