New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4543: Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4543 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments. Primary sponsor: Abdelaziz, Al, Stewart, Kenyatta, Benjie Wimberly (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic), Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.19.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdelaziz, Al | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Benjie Wimberly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Linda Greenstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.19.
- Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (36-0)
- Substituted for S4007
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (72-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee