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NJ S2210
Requires racial and gender diversity in membership to be considered for appointments to certain boards and commissions established by statute.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that, when the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other person is authorized by law to appoint a member to a board, commission, task force, or any other multi-member body or entity established by law, the Governor, President, Speaker, or other authorized person, as appropriate, must make the goal of attaining a membership for such a board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State a primary consideration when selecting a person for appointment on or after the effective date of the bill. The goal of attaining a membership that reflects the racial and gender diversity of the residents of the State will be a primary consideration by the appointing authority unless that consideration conflicts with the particular circumstances of the appointment to be made or conflicts with the requirements of the statute that established the board, commission, task force, or multi-member body or entity.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the General Assembly, or any other authorized person appoints members to boards, commissions, task forces, or other multi-member bodies established by law, they must make the goal of achieving racial and gender diversity among the membership a primary consideration, unless that consideration conflicts with the particular circumstances of the appointment or the requirements of the law that established the body. The bill defines "gender" as a person's sex-related or gender-related characteristics, including gender identity, and "race" as the major groupings of humankind based on shared physical characteristics or ancestry.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing (10:00:00 5/16/2024 Canceled) (on 05/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2210 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2210_I1.HTM |
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