Prohibits commissioner or head of principal department in Executive Branch of State Government from holding additional employment that requires extended absence from NJ.

This bill amends New Jersey's residency requirements for state employees to specifically prohibit commissioners or heads of principal departments in the Executive Branch from holding outside jobs requiring extended absence from New Jersey. It ensures these high-level officials maintain their principal residence within the state and cannot work additional positions that would require prolonged time outside New Jersey. The change tightens an existing rule (R.S.52:14-7) by explicitly excluding these roles from exemptions, requiring full-time residency to prevent conflicts of interest or absenteeism. It applies directly to top state agency leaders, not all public employees. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.