New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1997: Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1997 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Restores Department of Public Advocate as principal department in Executive Branch. Primary sponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee