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NJ S2594
NJ S2594Establishes Legislative Enactment Oversight Committee to ensure implementation of enacted laws and joint resolutions.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a Legislative Enactment Oversight Committee within the Department of State to review the implementation of enacted laws and resolutions. The committee will monitor the implementation of laws and joint resolutions to ensure that they are implemented by the appropriate public entity effectively and efficiently, in a timely manner, and in accordance with their specific provisions. The committee will consist of 15 persons who will be New Jersey residents, and will serve for a term of five years. Each member will receive an annual salary fixed and established by the Governor. The salary for the chair will not exceed $120,000, and the salary for the remaining members will not exceed $90,000. The committee will annually adopt a schedule of regular meetings, and special meetings may be held at the call of the chair. The appointed members will be members of the State's unclassified service. The committee, in its discretion, may divide its membership into subcommittees in the course of carrying out its duties. The committee will submit periodic reports, no less than twice a year, concerning its findings and actions related to its duties.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Legislative Enactment Oversight Committee within the Department of State to ensure that laws and joint resolutions passed by the legislature are properly and effectively implemented by government entities. The committee, composed of 15 New Jersey residents serving five-year terms, will monitor the implementation of laws and joint resolutions enacted both recently and within the past five years, assessing their efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to their original provisions, and will report its findings at least twice a year to the Governor and Legislature. Members will be part of the state's unclassified service and will receive annual salaries set by the Governor, with the chair earning up to $120,000 and other members up to $90,000, and they will not be eligible for state retirement or health benefits programs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2594 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2594_I1.HTM |
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