Provides for public comment period at certain sessions of each house of Legislature.
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Overview
This bill would require the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to hold a designated portion of a session at least four times each year for public comment. It amends the existing ‘Open Public Meetings Act’ to include the Senate and Assembly, expanding the requirement for public comment periods from just municipal governing bodies and school boards. The bill also outlines rules for how these sessions will be conducted, including time limits for speakers and procedures for maintaining order.
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