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NJ S4507
NJ S4507Requires Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.
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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of all meetings and public hearings of the commissioners and to submit these minutes to the Governor for approval. No action may be taken unless the action is taken at a meeting or public hearing for which minutes are provided. The bill further authorizes the Governor to review the minutes and approve or veto them within 15 days of receiving the minutes. No action taken at any meeting or public hearing may take effect until the 15-day period has elapsed, unless the Governor approves the minutes in less than 15 days. Finally, the bill provides that after the required period has elapsed, if the Governor has not notified the commissioners of a veto of the minutes, the minutes and any action taken at that meeting or public hearing to which the minutes correspond are to take effect.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners (PVSC), a regional governmental body responsible for wastewater management, to maintain detailed minutes of all their meetings and public hearings. Under the proposed legislation, no action by the commissioners can be taken unless minutes are created and provided for that specific meeting or hearing. The bill grants the Governor significant oversight by mandating that a true copy of these minutes be delivered to the Governor's office, who then has 15 days to review and potentially veto any actions taken. During this 15-day review period, no actions from the meeting are considered effective. If the Governor does not explicitly veto the minutes within 15 days, the minutes and associated actions automatically take effect. The bill includes a special provision that if the 15th day falls on a weekend or holiday, the review period extends to the next business day. An additional clause protects the commissioners' ability to fulfill financial obligations related to bonds or other outstanding commitments, ensuring that the Governor's review does not interfere with existing financial agreements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4507 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4507_I1.HTM |
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