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NJ S2608
NJ S2608Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.
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Introduced
12/08/2014
12/08/2014
In Committee
12/08/2014
12/08/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2016
01/11/2016
Introduced Session
2014-2015 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires public bodies under Open Public Meetings Act to display U.S. flag and recite Pledge of Allegiance at beginning of meeting.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all public bodies subject to the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," which governs how government meetings are conducted to ensure transparency, must display a United States flag in their meeting rooms and begin each meeting with a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by the presiding official, to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 12/08/2014)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/S3000/2608_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2014/Bills/S3000/2608_I1.PDF |
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