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NJ S3598
NJ S3598Permits party member, candidate, or designee to be present for ballot position draw and inspect materials used for drawing; requires officials conducting ballot draw to provide notice of date, time, and location of drawing.
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Introduced
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
In Committee
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that each candidate for election, or their designee, is entitled to attend the drawing for ballot position in the primary, general, or school board election in which they are a candidate. In the case of a general election where the ballot position for each political party is determined by drawing lots, the bill provides that the political party is entitled to designate a member to be present for the drawing. The person, whether it be a candidate, their designee, or the designated member of a political party, will be entitled to inspect the cards or paper slips on which the candidate names are written, any equipment in which those slips or cards are placed, and the boxes from which the names are ultimately drawn before the first drawing, after each sequential drawing, and at the conclusion of all drawings. Under the bill, the appropriate government official will be required to notify the candidate or political party of the date, time, and location of the drawing at least 72 hours prior to when the drawing is scheduled to begin.
AI Summary
This bill allows a party member, candidate, or their designee to be present for the ballot position draw and inspect the materials used for the drawing. It also requires officials conducting the ballot draw to provide at least 72-hour notice of the date, time, and location of the drawing. This gives candidates and political parties the opportunity to observe the process and ensure fairness and transparency in the determination of ballot positions for primary, general, and school board elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 09/19/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3598 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3598_I1.HTM |
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