Concerning noncitizens voting in local elections and conduct in office by local government officers.
S 2561 prohibits New Jersey local governments from authorizing noncitizens to vote in local elections. It declares any local ordinance or resolution permitting noncitizen voting null and void, and states that elected officials who approve such policies violate their oath of office. This violation would be enforced under the state's Local Government Ethics Law, subject to potential fines. The bill directly affects municipalities and their elected officials by ensuring only U.S. citizens can participate in local elections as required by state law.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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P
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
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Mike Testa
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
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