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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 142: Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor.

In committee Official data

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

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SCR 142 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor. Primary sponsor: Doug Steinhardt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Doug SteinhardtPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23

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

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Sources

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