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NJ A3188

NJ A3188
Prohibits use of county and municipal vehicles by part-time elected local government officers.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "Local Government Ethics Law," P.L.1991, c.29 (C.40A:9-22.1 et seq.) to provide that no elected, part-time local government officer shall accept the assignment or use of any passenger vehicle purchased with funds appropriated by a municipality, county, or local government agency. This bill is intended to address problems of unnecessary municipal spending, highlighted by a situation in Atlantic City concerning the purchase of vehicles for the use of elected, part-time council members

AI Summary

This bill amends the "Local Government Ethics Law" to prohibit elected local government officials who serve part-time from using or being assigned any passenger vehicle purchased with public funds from a municipality, county, or local government agency. This change is intended to prevent unnecessary spending by local governments, as highlighted by a situation in Atlantic City where vehicles were purchased for part-time council members.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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