A 3324 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits New Jersey Legislature from solely altering conduct or outcome of any election; reaffirms separation of powers concerning elections.

This bill prohibits New Jersey's legislature from unilaterally changing election rules or outcomes. It requires all election administration to follow the state constitution's separation of powers, ensuring the legislative, executive, and judicial branches work within their defined roles. The bill applies to all state and federal elections conducted in New Jersey, preventing any single branch from overstepping its constitutional responsibilities. It was introduced to safeguard election processes if federal courts adopt the "independent state legislature" theory, which could grant legislatures sole control over elections.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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