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This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution that would prohibit any person convicted of a criminal offense from holding an elective public office in the state. Specifically, the proposed amendment would add a new paragraph to Article II, Section I of the state constitution stating that individuals with criminal convictions are ineligible to serve in elected positions. If approved, the amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election occurring more than three months after the final agreement, and would require publication in at least one newspaper per county at least three months prior to the election. The ballot would include a clear question asking voters whether they approve barring persons convicted of crimes from serving as elected public officials, with instructions for voters to mark "Yes" or "No" on their ballots. The resolution does not specify the types or severity of criminal offenses that would trigger this disqualification, leaving the precise definition of "criminal offense" to be determined by law.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR75