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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a New Jersey Government Efficiency Commission. The commission will investigate and compile strategies regarding the streamlining of government functions, the elimination of unnecessary government bureaucracy, redundancies, and overlapping functions, and the opportunity for cost reductions in government. The commission will consist of seven members as follows: the State Treasurer, or the Treasurer's designee, who will serve as chairperson; one member of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce; one public member appointed by the Governor; one public member appointed by the President of the Senate; one public member appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; one public member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; and one public member appointed by the Minority Leader of the General Assembly. The public members of the commission will be appointed for terms of three years and may be removed by the appointing authority for cause. The initial members shall be appointed within 30 days of the effective date of this act. The commission will be constituted upon the appointment of the majority of its authorized membership. The commission will meet at the call of the chairperson and will meet as frequently as is necessary to fulfill its duties and responsibilities. The commission will issue an initial report to the Governor and the Legislature on its finding and recommendations within one year of the commission's formation, and an annual report each year thereafter.
AI Summary
This joint resolution establishes the New Jersey Government Efficiency Commission, a seven-member body tasked with identifying ways to improve state government operations. The commission will be housed within the Department of the Treasury and include the State Treasurer (who will serve as chairperson), one Chamber of Commerce representative, and five public members appointed by various legislative leaders. Public members will serve staggered three-year terms and can be removed for cause, with initial appointments to be made within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. The commission's primary responsibilities include investigating strategies to streamline government functions, eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy and redundant processes, and identify potential cost reductions in government operations. The Department of the Treasury will provide staff support, and the commission will have access to employees from various state, county, and municipal agencies to assist in its work. The commission is required to submit an initial report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its formation, followed by annual reports detailing its findings and recommendations for improving government efficiency.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/30/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR147 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/147_I1.HTM |
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