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NJ S3517

NJ S3517
Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.


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Introduced
06/26/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
12/18/2025
Passed
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill expands on certain Division of State Police titles that may change in rank and grade upon the approval of the Attorney General. Currently, the Superintendent of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety may change or increase the rank and grade of any member or increase the number of personnel for the efficient operation of the division. These changes are to be approved by the Attorney General and budgeted within the limitations of the divisions' appropriations. This bill specifies the titles in which the superintendent may change or increase ranks and grades and which changes require the approval of the Attorney General. Specifically, the bill permits that the superintendent may change the ranks and grades of any trooper, detective, first-line supervisor, mid-level manager, or executive-level personnel for the efficient operation of the division without the approval of the Attorney General. Further, the bill provides that the superintendent may only make changes to command staff positions holding the rank of major and lieutenant colonel upon the approval of the Attorney General. The bill requires that any personnel changes should be achieved within the limitations of the division's appropriations, consistent with current law.

AI Summary

This bill expands the Division of State Police's ability to change the ranks and grades of certain personnel without the approval of the Attorney General. Specifically, the Superintendent of the Division of State Police may change the ranks and grades of troopers, detectives, first-line supervisors, mid-level managers, and executive-level personnel for the efficient operation of the division. However, changes to command staff positions holding the rank of major and lieutenant colonel still require the approval of the Attorney General. The bill also requires that any personnel changes must be achieved within the limitations of the division's appropriations, consistent with current law.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.304. (on 01/20/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3517
Analysis - Statement AAP 1/8/26 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3517_S3.PDF
Analysis - Statement APS 1/5/26 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3517_S2.PDF
Analysis - Statement SBA 12/15/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3517_S1.PDF
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/16/25; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3517_E1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3517_I1.HTM
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