New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 27: Designates month of May of each year as "Law Enforcement and Correctional Police Officer Appreciation Month" in New Jersey.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AJR 27 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates month of May of each year as "Law Enforcement and Correctional Police Officer Appreciation Month" in New Jersey. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee