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NJ S3045
NJ S3045Expands definition of newspaper for required public advertisements to include those published online.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the definition of a legal "newspaper" for the publication of all official notices and advertisements to allow the State or local bodies to publish in qualified or previously qualified newspapers that are published electronically through the Internet. The bill retains the requirements that the newspaper be entirely printed in the English language, printed and published within the State of New Jersey, be a newspaper of general paid circulation possessing an average news content of not less than 35%, and have been published continuously in the municipality where its publication office is for not less than two years. The bill removes the requirement that the newspaper be registered as a second class mail matter with the postal service.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "newspaper" for the purpose of publishing official notices and advertisements by the State or local government bodies to include those published online. Previously, a newspaper had to be printed in English, published within New Jersey, have a general paid circulation with at least 35% news content, and have been continuously published in its municipality for at least two years, and also be registered as second-class mail with the postal service. This bill removes the requirement for postal registration and adds that a newspaper will qualify if it meets the existing criteria or has met them in the preceding two years and is published, in whole or in part, electronically through the internet.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 04/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3045 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3045_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3045_I1.HTM |
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