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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A645 Eliminates Paid Leave for Legislators Holding Local Government Jobs
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeSponsor: Brian Bergen
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey lawmakers who also hold county or municipal jobs are required to take unpaid leaves of absence rather than paid time off when attending legislative sessions and committee meetings. The change takes effect on January 1 next following enactment.
Lawmakers who draw both a legislative salary and a local government salary must choose whether to lose pay from their local employer during legislative duties, shifting compensation costs away from municipal and county taxpayers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Members of the Legislature with local government jobs
State lawmakers employed by counties or municipalities must take unpaid leave rather than paid time off during legislative duties.
County and municipal taxpayers
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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