New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

SCR 142 — Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor.

Last action

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill proposes an amendment for legislative approval of the Governor's appointee for Lieutenant Governor vacancies.

The measure calls for a constitutional amendment that would require the legislature to approve any person appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the Office of Lieutenant Governor. The bill text is not available for further details.

Summary

Off. of Lieutenant Governor, vacancy-req Leg. to approve person appointed by Gov

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Douglas J. Steinhardt · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Steinhardt, Douglas J.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 142 do?
Off. of Lieutenant Governor, vacancy-req Leg. to approve person appointed by Gov
Who sponsors SCR 142?
SCR 142 is sponsored by Steinhardt, Douglas J..
What is the current status of SCR 142?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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