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This bill amends the New Jersey First Act to exempt nonresident military spouses from the state's residency requirement for public employees. Currently, the law requires most public employees in New Jersey to have their principal residence within the state, including those working in executive, legislative, judicial, state, county, municipal, and school district positions. The bill defines a "nonresident military spouse" as a non-New Jersey resident who is married to an active duty military member and has been transferred to New Jersey through military service, is legally domiciled in the state, or has moved to the state on a permanent change-of-station basis. By creating this specific exemption, the bill acknowledges the unique challenges faced by military families who may need to maintain residency in another state due to their spouse's military service, while still allowing them to work in New Jersey public sector jobs. The exemption aims to support military families by providing more employment flexibility and reducing barriers to public sector employment for those whose partners are serving in the armed forces.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4039