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NJ S1266

NJ S1266
Expands Division of State Police rank and grade titles.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill expands on certain Division of State Police titles that may change in rank and grade upon the approval of the Attorney General. Currently, the Superintendent of the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety may change or increase the rank and grade of any member or increase the number of personnel for the efficient operation of the division. These changes are to be approved by the Attorney General and budgeted within the limitations of the divisions' appropriations. This bill specifies the titles in which the superintendent may change or increase ranks and grades and which changes require the approval of the Attorney General. Specifically, the bill permits that the superintendent may change the ranks and grades of any trooper, detective, first-line supervisor, mid-level manager, or executive-level personnel for the efficient operation of the division without the approval of the Attorney General. Further, the bill provides that the superintendent may only make changes to command staff positions holding the rank of major and lieutenant colonel upon the approval of the Attorney General. The bill requires that any personnel changes should be achieved within the limitations of the division's appropriations, consistent with current law.

AI Summary

This bill expands the authority of the Superintendent of the Division of State Police to change the ranks and grades of personnel for efficient operations, specifying which changes require the approval of the Attorney General. Previously, the Superintendent could change ranks and grades and increase personnel numbers with the Attorney General's approval, as long as it fit within the division's budget. Now, the Superintendent can change the ranks and grades of troopers, detectives, first-line supervisors, mid-level managers, and executive-level personnel without needing the Attorney General's specific approval for each instance. However, any changes to command staff positions at the rank of major or lieutenant colonel will still require the Attorney General's approval, and all personnel changes must remain within the division's allocated funds.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.304. (on 01/13/2026)

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