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NJ S1619
Permits county board of elections to open certain ballot drop boxes for fire district elections.
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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
Under current law, whenever a municipal, school, or special election is held, a board of elections must open the following ballot drop boxes: (1) the ballot drop box located geographically closest to the municipal government building in which the main office of the municipal clerk is located; and (2) the ballot drop box located at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed at that location. Under current law, fire district elections are not included. This bill would expand current law and include fire district elections. Under the bill, a board of elections would be permitted to open the following ballot drop boxes during the conduct of a fire district election: (1) the ballot drop box located geographically closest to the municipal government building in which the main office of the municipal clerk is located; and (2) the ballot drop box located at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed at that location. The bill also provides that whenever a fire district election is held, the board of elections would retrieve the mail-in ballots deposited in the ballot drop boxes, at a minimum, once per week.
AI Summary
This bill would expand current law to include fire district elections in the requirement for county boards of elections to open certain ballot drop boxes. Under the bill, for any fire district election, the board of elections would be required to open the ballot drop box located closest to the municipal government building where the municipal clerk's main office is located, as well as the ballot drop box located at the board of elections or county office, if one is placed there. The bill also requires the board of elections to retrieve mail-in ballots deposited in the ballot drop boxes at least once per week during a fire district election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1619 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1619_I1.HTM |
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