New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 1997 — Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AHU

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Department of Public Advocate-restore as principal dept in Executive Branch

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AHU

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 1997 do?
Department of Public Advocate-restore as principal dept in Executive Branch
Who sponsors A 1997?
A 1997 is sponsored by Brennan, Katie (Democrat), Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat), Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democrat), and Quijano, Annette (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 1997?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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