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NJ S2476

NJ S2476
Permits U.S. citizens who are full time college students to be district board members in county of college even if student is not a resident of county or State.

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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, to be a district board member, or poll worker, the person must meet the following qualifications when applying to the district board: (1) be a registered voter of the county in which the person wants to serve as a district board member, or (2) if a high school student of 16 or 17 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and receive the written permission of a parent or guardian, or if 16 or 17 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and a graduate of a secondary school or have passed a general educational development (GED) test. In all cases, the applicant must be a resident of the county in which the individual wants to serve as a district board member. This bill expands who can apply for membership to a district board by permitting U.S. citizens who are full-time college students at an institution of higher education in the county to be district board members in that county, even if the student is not a resident of that county or State.

AI Summary

This bill expands who can apply to be a district board member by permitting U.S. citizens who are full-time college students at an institution of higher education in the county to be district board members in that county, even if the student is not a resident of that county or state. Under current law, to be a district board member, the person must be a registered voter of the county in which they want to serve, or a 16- or 17-year-old U.S. citizen who has the written permission of a parent or guardian. This bill adds a new category of eligible applicants - U.S. citizens who are full-time college students in the county, regardless of their county or state of residence.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/05/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2476
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2476_I1.HTM
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