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NJ A3798
NJ A3798Permits U.S. citizens who are full time college students to be district board members in county of college even if student is not a resident of county or State.
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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
Under current law, to be a district board member, or poll worker, the person must meet the following qualifications when applying to the district board: (1) be a registered voter of the county in which the person wants to serve as a district board member, or (2) if a high school student of 16 or 17 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and receive the written permission of a parent or guardian, or if 16 or 17 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and a graduate of a secondary school or have passed a general educational development (GED) test. In all cases, the applicant must be a resident of the county in which the individual wants to serve as a district board member. This bill expands who can apply for membership to a district board by permitting U.S. citizens who are full-time college students at an institution of higher education in the county to be district board members in that county, even if the student is not a resident of that county or State.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow U.S. citizens who are full-time college students at an institution of higher education within a county to serve on that county's district board, even if they do not reside in that county or state. Previously, to be a district board member, an applicant generally had to be a registered voter of the county or, if a 16 or 17-year-old high school student, a U.S. citizen with parental permission and a resident of the county. This change expands eligibility to include college students, recognizing their presence and potential contribution to the electoral process in the county where they are studying.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3798 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3798_I1.HTM |
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