SCR 59 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for election of Attorney General.

SCR 59 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how New Jersey's Attorney General is selected, moving from gubernatorial appointment to direct election by voters. If approved, the Attorney General would be elected every four years during the first general election of a new Governor's term, with eligibility requiring 30+ age, 20+ years as a U.S. citizen, and 7+ years as a New Jersey resident. The amendment also sets term limits (max two consecutive terms), specifies election procedures for ties, and ensures the elected Attorney General receives at least 80% of the Governor's salary. Current appointees would serve until the next election under this new system. This change would directly affect voters, the Attorney General's office, and the state's executive branch structure.
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Jan 2026
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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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