Bill > A5572

This bill establishes new quorum standards for professional licensing boards or committees when they are experiencing membership challenges. Specifically, the bill allows a meeting to have a quorum with a majority of members present, even if only two members are in attendance, provided one of those members is the chair of the entity. This modified quorum rule applies only when processing licensure applications that do not require legal review due to criminal background checks, and only after the board has been unable to achieve a standard quorum for 90 days due to either significant vacancies or a situation where every current member must be present to form a quorum. The purpose appears to be preventing administrative gridlock that could occur when professional licensing boards struggle to maintain full membership, ensuring that routine licensing applications can still be processed efficiently despite staffing challenges. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5572