New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 4309: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 4309 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers. Primary sponsor: Paul Sarlo (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sarlo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
- Passed by the Senate (40-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee