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A 102

Deactivates certain committees, councils, panels, and task forces of advisory or temporary nature if entity does not meet or have quorum at least once every year.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Al Barlas and 2 co-sponsors

Automatically deactivate New Jersey advisory committees and task forces that fail to meet annually or maintain quorum, reducing inactive government bodies.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 102

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 102 would automatically deactivate advisory committees, councils, panels, and task forces in New Jersey if they fail to meet at least once per year or lack a quorum. The bill targets temporary or advisory bodies rather than permanent statutory committees, allowing for automatic sunset provisions based on activity thresholds.

Why is this important

Government advisory bodies can accumulate over time, some becoming inactive while still consuming administrative resources and creating redundant oversight structures. This bill attempts to streamline government operations by eliminating zombie committees that no longer function, potentially reducing bureaucratic overhead and clarifying which advisory bodies are actually operational.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarity and scope: The definition of "advisory or temporary nature" is subjective and may be interpreted differently, creating uncertainty about which committees are affected and potentially allowing conflict over a committee's status.
  • Unintended consequences: Some committees may have legitimate reasons for infrequent meetings (seasonal work, specialized expertise rarely needed), and automatic deactivation could disrupt ongoing projects or lose institutional knowledge without explicit legislative action.
  • Reactivation process: The bill doesn't specify whether deactivated committees can be easily reactivated or if they require full re-establishment, which could create procedural barriers if a need suddenly emerges.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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