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NJ SCR 142

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

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ SCR 142 pass?

Not yet. NJ SCR 142 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-08): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

What is NJ SCR 142 about?

NJ SCR 142 is a concurrent resolution in the 222 titled “Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor.”.

Who sponsors NJ SCR 142?

Steinhardt, Douglas J. is the primary sponsor of NJ SCR 142.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-08 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Bill type
concurrent resolution
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Sponsors

  • Steinhardt, Douglas J.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-08

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR142

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