New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 5123: Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5123 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires principals and teachers of public schools to conduct two sentence oral recitation from Declaration of Independence before opening of school each day in grades three through 12; appropriates $10,000. Primary sponsor: Bob Auth (Republican), Greg Myhre (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Auth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Greg Myhre | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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 Education Committee