S 3465 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Eliminates five-year residency requirement for employees of NJ Racing Commission.

This bill removes a requirement that employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission must have lived in New Jersey for at least five years before being hired. It directly affects current and future employees of the commission, including positions like clerks, inspectors, and other staff. The key change eliminates the residency duration from the law, allowing the commission to hire employees without this prior residency condition. The bill does not alter other hiring rules, such as restrictions on employees having financial ties to horse racing entities. The change applies to all commission employees except for specific roles like commissioners and the executive director, as specified in the existing law.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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