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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-17 - Post-employment restrictions.

52:13D-17 Post-employment restrictions.
6. No State officer or employee or special State officer or employee, subsequent to the termination of his office or employment in any State agency, shall represent, appear for, negotiate on behalf of, or provide information not generally available to members of the public or services to, or agree to represent, appear for, negotiate on behalf of, or provide information not generally available to members of the public or services to, whether by himself or through any partnership, firm or corporation in which he has an interest or through any partner, officer or employee thereof, any person or party other than the State in connection with any cause, proceeding, application or other matter with respect to which such State officer or employee or special State officer or employee shall have made any investigation, rendered any ruling, given any opinion, or been otherwise substantially and directly involved at any time during the course of his office or employment.
Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section is a disorderly person, and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.
In addition, for violations occurring after the effective date of P.L.2005, c.382, any former State officer or employee or former special State officer or employee of a State agency in the Executive Branch found by the State Ethics Commission to have violated any of the provisions of this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, which penalty may be collected in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
L.1971,c.182,s.6; amended 1971, c.359, s.3; 1987, c.432, s.4; 2005, c.382, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-17.3 - Employment with casino permitted for certain members of municipal governing body; guidance offered.

52:13D-17.3 Employment with casino permitted for certain members of municipal governing body; guidance offered.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1981, c.142 (C.52:13D-17.2), a member of the governing body of a municipality wherein a casino is located, other than the mayor, and a member of the immediate family thereof, may hold employment with the holder of, or applicant for, a casino license, or any holding or intermediary company with respect thereto, while serving in that elective office and thereafter, if that member of the governing body, or member of the immediate family thereof, held that specific employment when that member of the governing body took office. Notwithstanding any provision of the "Local Government Ethics Law," P.L.1991, c.29 (C.40A:9-22.1 et seq.) to the contrary, such a member or member-elect of the governing body shall request the Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs to provide guidance in the form of a written advisory opinion, pursuant to the "Local Government Ethics Law," regarding any potential conflict of interest that may arise as a result of the employment described herein while serving on the governing body. Any advisory opinion issued under the "Local Government Ethics Law" for this purpose shall be a government record, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1995, c.23 (C.47:1A-1.1), that is accessible to the public and shall not be confidential. The Local Finance Board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
L.2009, c.26, s.3; amended 2011, c.150, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-18 - Vote, other action by legislator or immediate family member with personal interest; prohibition.

52:13D-18 Vote, other action by legislator or immediate family member with personal interest; prohibition.
7. a. No member of the Legislature shall participate by voting or any other action, on the floor of the General Assembly or the Senate, or in committee or elsewhere, in the enactment or defeat of legislation in which he has a personal interest.
b. A member of the Legislature shall be deemed to have a personal interest in any legislation within the meaning of this section if, by reason of his participation in the enactment or defeat of any legislation, he has reason to believe that he, or a member of his immediate family, will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss. No member of the Legislature shall be deemed to have a personal interest in any legislation within the meaning of this section if, by reason of his participation in the enactment or defeat of any legislation, no benefit or detriment could reasonably be expected to accrue to him, or a member of his immediate family, as a member of a business, profession, occupation or group, to any greater extent than any such benefit or detriment could reasonably be expected to accrue to any other member of such business, profession, occupation or group.
L.1971,c.182,s.7; amended 2004, c.23.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-19 - Contracts of State agencies.

52:13D-19 Contracts of State agencies.
8. a. No member of the Legislature or State officer or employee shall knowingly himself, or by his partners or through any corporation which he controls or in which he owns or controls more than 1% of the stock, or by any other person for his use or benefit or on his account, undertake or execute, in whole or in part, any contract, agreement, sale or purchase of the value of $25.00 or more, made, entered into, awarded or granted by any State agency, except as provided in subsection b. of this section. No special State officer or employee having any duties or responsibilities in connection with the purchase or acquisition of property or services by the State agency where he is employed or an officer shall knowingly himself, by his partners or through any corporation which he controls or in which he owns or controls more than 1% of the stock, or by any other person for his use or benefit or on his account, undertake or execute, in whole or in part, any contract, agreement, sale or purchase of the value of $25.00 or more, made, entered into, awarded or granted by that State agency, except as provided in subsection b. of this section. The restriction contained in this subsection shall apply to the contracts of interstate agencies to the extent consistent with law only if the contract, agreement, sale or purchase is undertaken or executed by a New Jersey member to that agency or by his partners or a corporation in which he owns or controls more than 1% of the stock.
b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to (a) purchases, contracts, agreements or sales which (1) are made or let after public notice and competitive bidding or which (2), pursuant to section 5 of chapter 48 of the laws of 1944 (C. 52:34-10) or such other similar provisions contained in the public bidding laws or regulations applicable to other State agencies, may be made, negotiated or awarded without public advertising for bids, or (b) any contract of insurance entered into by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property pursuant to section 10 of article 6 of chapter 112 of the laws of 1944 (C. 52:27B-62), if such purchases, contracts or agreements, including change orders and amendments thereto, shall receive prior approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards if a member of the Legislature or State officer or employee or special State officer or employee in the Legislative Branch has an interest therein, or the State Ethics Commission if a State officer or employee or special State officer or employee in the Executive Branch has an interest therein.
L.1971,c.182,s.8; amended 1987, c.432, s.5; 2005, c.382, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-19.1 - State officer, employee may enter into certain contracts with State agency

52:13D-19.1. State officer, employee may enter into certain contracts with State agency
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.), a State officer or employee or a special State officer or employee or his partners or any corporation or firm in which he owns or controls more than 1% of the stock, assets or profits may enter into a contract or agreement with a State agency where the contract or agreement is for the development of scientific or technological discoveries or innovations in which the State agency has a property right, if the State agency has a procedure in its code of ethics for authorizing these contracts or agreements which minimizes actual conflicts of interest and the code of ethics was approved in accordance with section 12 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-23) and the contract or agreement complies with that code procedure.
L.1991,c.254,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-19.1a - New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, grants.

52:13D-19.1a New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, grants.
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.) or any other law or regulation to the contrary, a State officer or employee or a special State officer or special State employee of a State public institution of higher education, or their partners or any corporation or firm in which they own or control stock, assets, or profits, may apply for, and the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology may award, grants for the development of scientific or technological discoveries or innovations offered through or administered by the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, established by P.L.1985, c.102 and re-established by P.L.2018, c.91 (C.52:9X-1 et seq.).
L.2023, c.164.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-19.2 - State officer, employee may enter into certain rental agreements with State agency

52:13D-19.2. State officer, employee may enter into certain rental agreements with State agency
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.), a State officer or employee or a special State officer or employee or his partners or any corporation or firm in which he owns or controls more than 1% of the stock, assets or profits may enter into a rental agreement with a State agency which operates a facility which rents space or provides services to assist small businesses which employ 50 people or less, pursuant to the same terms and conditions as those offered to members of the public generally.
L.1991,c.254,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-20 - Representation of state agency in transaction involving pecuniary interest for legislator or state officer or employee

52:13D-20. Representation of state agency in transaction involving pecuniary interest for legislator or state officer or employee
No member of the Legislature or State officer or employee or special State officer or employee shall act as officer or agent for a State agency for the transaction of any business with himself or with a corporation, company, association or firm in the pecuniary profits of which he has an interest (except that ownership or control of 10% or less of the stock of a corporation shall not be deemed an interest within the meaning of this section).
L.1971, c. 182, s. 9, eff. Jan. 11, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-21.1 - Certain State officers, employees, completion of training program on ethical standards required; annual briefing.

52:13D-21.1 Certain State officers, employees, completion of training program on ethical standards required; annual briefing.
2. A State officer or employee or a special State officer or employee in a State agency in the Executive Branch shall complete a training program on ethical standards provided by the State Ethics Commission at such times and intervals as the commission shall require pursuant to subsection (e) of section 10 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-21). At a minimum, an officer or employee shall complete annually, and acknowledge his or her completion of, a briefing on the ethics standards applicable to such employee or officer pursuant to the laws, regulations, codes, orders, procedures, advisory opinions or rulings of this State. The format and content of the program and briefing shall be determined by the training officer of the State Ethics Commission and approved by the commission as provided in subsection (e) of section 10 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-21).
L.2005,c.382,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-21.2 - Restrictions on certain State employment for certain relatives of State employees, officers; definition.

52:13D-21.2 Restrictions on certain State employment for certain relatives of State employees, officers; definition.
13. a. (1) A relative of the Governor shall not be employed in an office or position in the unclassified service of the civil service of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government.
(2) A relative of the commissioner or head of a principal department in the Executive Branch of State Government shall not be employed in an office or position in the unclassified service of the civil service of the State in the principal department over which the commissioner or head of the principal department exercises authority, supervision, or control.
(3) A relative of an assistant or deputy commissioner or head of a principal department in the Executive Branch of State Government who is employed in an office or position in the unclassified service of the civil service of the State may be employed in the principal department in which the assistant or deputy commissioner or head serves, but shall not be assigned to a position over which the assistant or deputy commissioner or head exercises authority, supervision, or control.
(4) A relative of a head or assistant head of a division of a principal department in the Executive Branch of State government who is employed in an office or position in the unclassified service of the civil service of the State may be employed in the principal department in which the head or assistant head of a division serves, but shall not be assigned to a position over which the head or assistant head exercises authority, supervision, or control.
b. (1) A relative of an appointed member of a governing or advisory body of an independent authority, board, commission, agency or instrumentality of the State shall not be employed in an office or position in that independent authority, board, commission, agency or instrumentality.
(2) A relative of an appointed New Jersey member of a governing body of a bi-state or multi-state agency shall not be employed in an office or position in that bi-state or multi-state agency, to the extent permitted by law.
c. A State officer or employee or a special State officer or employee of a State agency in the Executive Branch shall not supervise, or exercise authority with regard to personnel actions over, a relative of the officer or employee.
d. As used in this section, "relative" means an individual's spouse or the individual's or spouse's parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother or half sister, whether the relative is related to the individual or the individual's spouse by blood, marriage or adoption.
L.2005,c.382,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-22.1 - Definition

52:13D-22.1. Definition
1. As used in this act, "document" means any statement, report, form, or accounting which is required to be filed with the Joint Legislative Committee on Ethical Standards within a prescribed period or on or before a prescribed date pursuant to law or the legislative code of ethics promulgated pursuant to the "New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law," P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-12 et seq.). The term "within a prescribed period or on or before a prescribed date" includes any extension of time granted by the committee for filing a document.
L.1991,c.333,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-22.2 - Timely postmark on mailed documents

52:13D-22.2. Timely postmark on mailed documents
2. Any document which is mailed shall be deemed to be timely filed if the postmark stamped on the cover, envelope or wrapper in which the document was mailed bears a date on or before the date of the last day prescribed for filing the document.
L.1991,c.333,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-22.3 - Weekend, holiday rule

52:13D-22.3. Weekend, holiday rule
3. When the date or the last day prescribed for filing a document falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next succeeding business day shall be regarded as the date of the last day prescribed for filing the document.
L.1991,c.333,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-24.1 - Restriction on acceptance of gifts, etc. from lobbyist, governmental affairs agent by legislators, staff.

52:13D-24.1 Restriction on acceptance of gifts, etc. from lobbyist, governmental affairs agent by legislators, staff.
2. a. Except as expressly authorized in section 13 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-24) or when the lobbyist or governmental affairs agent is a member of the immediate family of a member of the Legislature or legislative staff, no member of the Legislature or legislative staff may accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation, reward, employment, gift, honorarium or other thing of value from each lobbyist or governmental affairs agent, as defined in the "Legislative and Governmental Process Activities Disclosure Act," P.L.1971, c.183 (C.52:13C-18 et seq.), totaling more than $250.00 in a calendar year. The $250.00 limit on acceptance of compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall also apply to each member of the immediate family of a member of the Legislature, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.182 (C.52:13D-13) to be a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of the member residing in the same household as the member of the Legislature.
b. The prohibition in subsection a. of this section on accepting any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall not apply if received in the course of employment, by an employer other than the State, of an individual covered in subsection a. of this section or a member of the immediate family. The prohibition in subsection a. of this section on accepting any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value shall not apply if acceptance is from a member of the immediate family when the family member received such in the course of his or her employment.
c. Subsection a. of this section shall not apply if a member of the Legislature or legislative staff who accepted any compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value provided by a lobbyist or governmental affairs agent makes a full reimbursement, within 90 days of acceptance, to the lobbyist or governmental affairs agent in an amount equal to the money accepted or the fair market value of that which was accepted if other than money. As used in this subsection, "fair market value" means the actual cost of the compensation, reward, gift, honorarium or other thing of value accepted.
d. A violation of this section shall not constitute a crime or offense under the laws of this State.
L.2003,c.255,s.2; amended 2004, c.27, s.26; 2005, c.382, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-25 - Disclosure or use for personal gain of information not available to public

52:13D-25. Disclosure or use for personal gain of information not available to public
No State officer or employee, special State officer or employee, or member of the Legislature shall willfully disclose to any person, whether or not for pecuniary gain, any information not generally available to members of the public which he receives or acquires in the course of and by reason of his official duties. No State officer or employee, special State officer or employee, or member of the Legislature shall use for the purpose of pecuniary gain, whether directly or indirectly, any information not generally available to members of the public which he receives or acquires in the course of and by reason of his official duties.
L.1971, c. 182, s. 14, eff. Jan. 11, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-26 - Inducing or attempting to induce legislative member or state officer or employee to violate act; penalty

52:13D-26. Inducing or attempting to induce legislative member or state officer or employee to violate act; penalty
No person shall induce or attempt to induce any State officer or employee, special State officer or employee, or member of the Legislature to violate any provision of this act or any code of ethics promulgated thereunder. Any person who willfully violates any provision of this section is a disorderly person, and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 or imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or both.
L.1971, c. 182, s. 15, eff. Jan. 11, 1972.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13D-28 - Online tutorial on legislative ethics; certification; members of legislature, participation in annual ethics training, consultation with Ethics Counsel.

52:13D-28 Online tutorial on legislative ethics; certification; members of legislature, participation in annual ethics training, consultation with Ethics Counsel.
4. The Legislature shall provide an online tutorial on legislative ethics for its members and State officers or employees and special State officers or employees in the Legislative Branch of government. Each member of the Legislature and officer or employee in the Legislative Branch shall take the tutorial no later than April 1 of every even-numbered year. Each Executive Director shall submit a certification to the Ethics Counsel for himself or herself and for his or her respective staff members that they have completed the online tutorial. Each member of the Legislature shall submit to the Ethics Counsel a certification that he or she and his or her district office staff members have completed the online tutorial. The certification shall be public information. Failure to take the tutorial and file the certification shall be reported by the Ethics Counsel to the joint committee.
In addition to the tutorial, all officers and employees in the Legislative Branch shall participate in annual ethics training as directed by their Executive Directors and all members of the Legislature shall participate in annual ethics training as directed by the President of the Senate for members of the Senate and by the Speaker of the General Assembly for members of the General Assembly. The Executive Directors, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the General Assembly shall also direct the process by which completion of the training is verified. Such verification shall be filed with the Ethics Counsel. The verification shall be public information. Failure to participate in the training and file the verification shall be reported by the Ethics Counsel to the joint committee.
Each member of the Legislature shall consult with the Ethics Counsel each year regarding the requirements of the New Jersey Conflicts of Interest Law and the Legislative Code of Ethics and any other applicable law, rule or standard of conduct relating to the area of ethics. The assistance of the Ethics Counsel to members of the Legislature is subject to the attorney-client privilege. This assistance is intended as a service to the members of the Legislature and may not be deemed to diminish a member's personal responsibility for adherence to applicable laws, code provisions, rules and other standards of conduct. No privileged information provided to the Ethics Counsel by members of the Legislature or officers or employees in the Legislative Branch shall be used or admitted into evidence in any proceeding against them; but this shall not prohibit proceedings against them from evidence independently derived.
L.2003, c.255, s.4; amended 2007, c.203, s.2; 2008, c.16, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-1 - Definitions

52:13E-1. Definitions
As used in this act:
(a) "Agency" means any of the following while engaged in an investigation or inquiry: (1) the Governor or any person or persons appointed by him acting pursuant to P.L.1941, c. 16, s. 1 (C. 52:15-7), (2) any temporary State commission or duly authorized committee thereof having the power to require testimony or the production of evidence by subpoena, or (3) any legislative committee or commission having the powers set forth in Revised Statutes 52:13-1.
(b) "Hearing" means any hearing in the course of an investigatory proceeding (other than a preliminary conference or interview at which no testimony is taken under oath) conducted before an agency at which testimony or the production of other evidence may be compelled by subpoena or other compulsory process.
(c) "Public hearing" means any hearing open to the public, or any hearing, or such part thereof, as to which testimony or other evidence is made available or disseminated to the public by the agency.
(d) "Private hearing" means any hearing other than a public hearing.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 1, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-2 - Personal service

52:13E-2. Personal service
No person may be required to appear at a hearing or to testify at a hearing unless there has been personally served upon him prior to the time when he is required to appear, a copy of this act, and a general statement of the subject of the investigation. A copy of the resolution, statute, order or other provision of law authorizing the investigation shall be furnished by the agency upon request therefor by the person summoned.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 2, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-3 - Right to counsel; submission of proposed questions

52:13E-3. Right to counsel; submission of proposed questions
A witness summoned to a hearing shall have the right to be accompanied by counsel, who shall be permitted to advise the witness of his rights, subject to reasonable limitations to prevent obstruction of or interference with the orderly conduct of the hearing. Counsel for any witness who testifies at a public hearing may submit proposed questions to be asked of the witness relevant to the matters upon which the witness has been questioned and the agency shall ask the witness such of the questions as it may deem appropriate to its inquiry.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 3, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-4 - Records of public hearings; copies

52:13E-4. Records of public hearings; copies
A complete and accurate record shall be kept of each public hearing and a witness shall be entitled to receive a copy of his testimony at such hearing at his own expense. Where testimony which a witness has given at a private hearing becomes relevant in a criminal proceeding in which the witness is a defendant, or in any subsequent hearing in which the witness is summoned to testify, the witness shall be entitled to a copy of such testimony, at his own expense, provided the same is available, and provided further that the furnishing of such copy will not prejudice the public safety or security.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 4, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-5 - Sworn statement by witness; incorporation in the record

52:13E-5. Sworn statement by witness; incorporation in the record
A witness who testifies at any hearing shall have the right at the conclusion of his examination to file a brief sworn statement relevant to his testimony for incorporation in the record of the investigatory proceeding.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 5, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-6 - Persons affected by proceedings; appearance or statement of facts

52:13E-6. Persons affected by proceedings; appearance or statement of facts
Any person whose name is mentioned or who is specifically identified and who believes that testimony or other evidence given at a public hearing or comment made by any member of the agency or its counsel at such a hearing tends to defame him or otherwise adversely affect his reputation shall have the right, either to appear personally before the agency and testify in his own behalf as to matters relevant to the testimony or other evidence complained of, or in the alternative at the option of the agency, to file a statement of facts under oath relating solely to matters relevant to the testimony or other evidence complained of, which statement shall be incorporated in the record of the investigatory proceeding.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 6, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-7 - Rights or privileges granted by agencies

52:13E-7. Rights or privileges granted by agencies
Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent an agency from granting to witnesses appearing before it, or to persons who claim to be adversely affected by testimony or other evidence adduced before it, such further rights and privileges as it may determine.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 7, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-8 - Dissemination of evidence adduced at private hearing

52:13E-8. Dissemination of evidence adduced at private hearing
Except in the course of subsequent hearing which is open to the public, no testimony or other evidence adduced at a private hearing or preliminary conference or interview conducted before a single-member agency in the course of its investigation shall be disseminated or made available to the public by said agency, its counsel or employees without the approval of the head of the agency. Except in the course of a subsequent hearing open to the public, no testimony or other evidence adduced at a private hearing or preliminary conference or interview before a committee or other multimember investigating agency shall be disseminated or made available to the public by any member of the agency, its counsel or employees, except with the approval of a majority of the members of such agency. Any person who violates the provisions of this subdivision shall be adjudged a disorderly person.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 8, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-9 - Hearing conducted by temporary state commission

52:13E-9. Hearing conducted by temporary state commission
No temporary State commission having more than two members shall have the power to take testimony at a public or private hearing unless at least two of its members are present at such hearing.
Nothing in this section, however, shall be deemed to prevent the State Commission of Investigation from conducting private hearings, on an investigation previously undertaken by a majority of the members of the commission, with one commissioner present, when so designated by resolution pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of P.L.1968, c. 266 (C. 52:9M-12).
L.1968, c. 376, s. 9, eff. Dec. 27, 1968. Amended by L.1984, c. 110, s. 5, eff. Aug. 3, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13E-10 - Right of members to file statement of minority views

52:13E-10. Right of members to file statement of minority views
Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect, diminish or impair the right, under any other provision of law, rule or custom, of any member or group of members of a committee or other multimember investigating agency to file a statement or statements of minority views to accompany and be released with or subsequent to the report of the committee or agency.
L.1968, c. 376, s. 10, eff. Dec. 27, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13F-2 - Legislative recognition

52:13F-2. Legislative recognition
The Legislature hereby recognizes the need for a balance between New Jersey's economic and environmental needs.
The Legislature further recognizes that information on the environmental and economic impact of legislation under consideration is essential to maintaining a balance between New Jersey's economic and environmental needs.
L.1977, c. 247, s. 2, eff. Oct. 3, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13F-3 - Economic impact statement; preparation, contents

52:13F-3. Economic impact statement; preparation, contents
3. An economic impact statement on a specific legislative bill shall be prepared by the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development when so directed by a majority of the legislative committee considering that bill. The legislative committee shall set a time limit up to 120 days for completion of the economic impact statement. The legislative committee shall specify, but not limit, areas of impact to be covered by the statement, to include the short and long term economic impact of the bill.
The economic impact statement shall also include a jobs impact statement which may include:
a. An assessment of the number of jobs to be generated or lost by the bill if it should become law; a determination as to how many of these jobs are short-term and temporary in nature, how many are of a long-term and more permanent nature, and the skills which, if developed in the workforce, might further the purpose of the legislation and increase the permanency of these jobs;
b. An assessment of the bill's impact on entrepreneurial activity, interstate commerce, international trade and development of new markets; and
c. A cost benefit analysis of the initiative proposed by the legislation, which shall compare and examine the cost of the initiative and its impact on the State, the number of jobs to be generated or lost, the cost of maintaining those jobs and the impact of those jobs generated or lost on the economic climate of the State.
In preparing the economic impact statement, the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development is authorized to obtain essential information from other State agencies.
L.1977,c.247,s.3; amended 1992,c.121.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13F-4 - Environmental impact statement on specific legislative bills

52:13F-4. Environmental impact statement on specific legislative bills
An environmental impact statement on a specific legislative bill shall be prepared by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection when so directed by a majority of the legislative committee considering that bill. The legislative committee shall set a time limit up to 90 days for completion of the environmental impact statement. The legislative committee shall specify, but not limit areas of impact to be covered by the statement, including the short and long term environmental impact of such bill and any potential alternative thereto. In preparing the environmental impact statement, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection is authorized to obtain essential information from other State agencies.
L.1977, c. 247, s. 4, eff. Oct. 3, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13F-5 - Inapplicability of act to specific statutory obligation of state agency to comply with criteria or standards

52:13F-5. Inapplicability of act to specific statutory obligation of state agency to comply with criteria or standards
Nothing in this act shall affect a specific statutory obligation of a State agency to comply with criteria or standards prescribed by other law. The policies set forth in this act are supplementary to those set forth in existing authorizations of State agencies.
L.1977, c, 247, s. 5, eff. Oct. 3, 1977.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13G-1 - Legislative findings and declarations

52:13G-1. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that the youth of this State should receive an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the legislative process; that such an opportunity would encourage youth to actively participate in the day-to-day affairs of State government; that the establishment of a legislative internship program would enable State legislators to gain an understanding and appreciation of the views of the State's youth toward their State on contemporary issues; and that such a program would further the Legislature's historic role of promoting citizenship training in our high schools.
L.1981, c. 478, s. 1, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13G-2 - Legislative interns; selection; assignment

52:13G-2. Legislative interns; selection; assignment
The Legislature, in cooperation with the New Jersey Association of High School Councils shall select public and private secondary school students to participate in a legislative internship program. Each State legislator participating in the legislative internship program shall be assigned a legislative intern.
L.1981, c. 478, s. 2, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13G-3 - Nomination; application; committee; final selection

52:13G-3. Nomination; application; committee; final selection
Students shall be selected from legislative districts, nominated on a competitive basis by their student governments, but only one student may be nominated from each school. Each student shall submit an application indicating his interests and the scope of his school and community activities. The New Jersey Association of High School Councils shall appoint a committee in each legislative district, consisting of a secondary school principal, a student government advisor, a student and a State legislator. The committee shall make the final selection of students for the program based on the application, a recommendation by the student's school and a personal interview; except that participation of the student shall be subject to local board of education policy.
L.1981, c. 478, s. 3, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13G-4 - Duties

52:13G-4. Duties
Legislative student interns shall perform such legislative services as may be directed by the legislator to whom they are assigned. Such services shall be designed to offer the interns a broad experience in legislative activities, and may, as the presiding officer of either House of the Legislature permits, include attendance on the floor of legislative sessions.
L.1981, c. 478, s. 4, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13G-5 - Annual termination of program; model legislative session

52:13G-5. Annual termination of program; model legislative session
The legislative internship program shall terminate during the spring of each year with a model legislative session. This session shall include the introduction, debate and voting of legislative bills in both Houses, and shall follow, as closely as possible, the rules and procedure governing both Houses of the Legislature.
L.1981, c. 478, s. 5, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-2 - Findings, declarations.

52:13GG-2 Findings, declarations.
2. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. Engagement and participation by our youth in civic life are essential to maintaining the strength of our democracy, but the youth of the United States may not believe that they have a substantive voice in their government or the opportunities to share their perspectives and opinions at the highest levels of our government.
b. The unique perspectives and valuable insights of the youth of this country are essential to ensuring that investments made by the government for programs and services for those youth are effective and efficient.
c. Many state legislatures have created youth councils that have proven to be an effective means of understanding the perspectives and opinions of the youth of the state, leading to more effective and efficient policies, programs, and services for those youth.
d. The creation of a youth council in this State that can advise the New Jersey Legislature will be beneficial for the State and its resident youth.
L.2021, c.398, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-3 - New Jersey Legislative Youth Council established.

52:13GG-3 New Jersey Legislative Youth Council established.
3. There is established a New Jersey Legislative Youth Council for the purpose of providing a forum for the youth of this State to participate in the democratic process; to advise the Legislature and its committees, commissions, and task forces on the perspectives, opinions, needs, development, and welfare of the youth of the State; and to advise the Legislature and its committees, commissions and task forces on the most effective and efficient policies, programs, and services that the State could provide for the youth of this State. The council shall research, analyze, discuss, and make specific recommendations in the areas of civics education; drugs and substance use disorder; emotional and physical health; employment and economic opportunities; environmental protection; gun violence and school safety; homelessness and poverty; mental health; safe environment for youth; sexual harassment and violence; youth services; and youth bias and hate crimes.
In each two-year term of the New Jersey Legislature, the council shall submit, in writing, a series of policy recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the General Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the General Assembly. The series of policy recommendations shall be made available online to the public.
The council may express its position publicly on legislation pending before the New Jersey Legislature that is directly relevant to the youth of this State.
L.2021, c.398, s.3; amended 2023, c.177, s.138.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-5 - Appointment of members, application.

52:13GG-5 Appointment of members, application.
5. The legislative members shall be appointed within 60 days after the creation of the council by law. The legislative members initially appointed shall develop an application form and application process for the selection of the public members. The application form and application process may be revised by a majority vote of the public members appointed to the council.
The member of the Senate and the two members of the General Assembly who represent each district of the New Jersey Legislature shall appoint one person, based on the application submitted by that person, to serve as a public member of the council from among the persons residing in that legislative district who submit applications. The public members shall be appointed within 60 days of the completion of the application form and application process.
If no applications for public membership are received from persons in a legislative district or there are no qualified applicants, an additional 30 days to appoint a public member from that legislative district shall be provided for the receipt of applications from persons who reside in that legislative district.
L.2021, c.398, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-6 - Officers, terms.

52:13GG-6 Officers, terms.
6. a. The legislative members of the council appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly shall serve as co-chairs at the initial meeting of the council. At the same initial meeting, the public members shall elect five of the public members of the council to serve on the council's executive board.
b. The executive board shall be comprised of five public members and the four legislative members. The five public members of the executive board shall be elected by a majority vote of the public members of the council. Executive board members shall be elected to serve for two years and shall not be eligible to be elected to serve on the executive board for any additional term. The members of the executive board shall include a chair, vice chair, secretary, and any other officer the council deems necessary and appropriate.
L.2021, c.398, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-7 - Meeting schedule, quorum.

52:13GG-7 Meeting schedule, quorum.
7. a. The council shall meet at least four times a year to conduct business. The council shall meet at the State House Complex to conduct business.
b. A majority of the public members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the acts of a majority of the public members present at a meeting at which there is a quorum shall constitute the acts of the council.
The council shall hold at least two public hearings each year, in different parts of the State, for the purpose of receiving testimony from members of the public, and in particular from the youth of this State.
The council may hold such other meetings throughout the year as the council may deem appropriate.
c. The council shall submit an annual report by January 15 of each year to the Legislature of its activities and recommendations. The report shall be made available online to the public.
d. The council shall be constituted upon the appointment of the majority of its public members and shall have no expiration date.
L.2021, c.398, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:13GG-8 - Reimbursement, donations.

52:13GG-8 Reimbursement, donations.
8. a. The public members of the council shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as public members of the council, within the limits of funds made available to the council for its purpose.
b. The New Jersey Legislature may accept monetary donations, that shall be deposited into the New Jersey Legislative Youth Council Fund, from public and private sources to support the activities of the council. A monetary donation shall not be accepted from any person or entity with a pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the work of the council or when the donation would in any way compromise the work of the council. A person or entity who desires to make a monetary donation shall certify to the council or its designee, in the manner prescribed by the council, that the person or entity has no pecuniary or other vested interest in the outcome of the work of the council. Donations by a person or entity shall not exceed $500 per calendar year in the aggregate. Each donation shall be subject to approval by the council.
L.2021, c.398, s.8.