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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4879: Establishes New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in public schools; appropriates $4.5 million.

Introduced Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

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Plain-language summary

S 4879 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes New Jersey Civics and Debate Initiative in public schools; appropriates $4.5 million. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican).

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tony BuccoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate25

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source