S 2045 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Permits certain State employees to receive unpaid and paid leave to be census enumerators.

This bill (S 2045) allows up to five employees per state agency to take paid leave (up to 10 work days) and unpaid leave (up to 10 work days) during the federal decennial census year to work as census enumerators. It directly affects state employees in New Jersey's executive branch agencies, including departments, commissions, and independent authorities. The key provision grants these employees a specific leave structure to participate in census outreach during their normal work hours without losing pay for the initial 10 days. The bill applies to all covered state agencies and takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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