Provides abstention does not count towards remaining members in vote to fill certain municipal vacancies.

This bill changes how New Jersey municipalities count votes to fill vacancies in mayoral or governing body positions. It specifies that members who abstain from voting will not be counted toward the required majority, so a majority is determined only by those voting yes or no. The law affects all New Jersey municipalities when filling vacancies in the mayor's office or on local governing bodies (like city councils). This procedural change clarifies vote counting without altering substantive policy.