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AR 139

Expresses sincere appreciation to staff of New Jersey General Assembly.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 22 co-sponsors

Expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Clerk and all NJ General Assembly staff, recognizing their dedication and professionalism in keeping legislative operations running.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · AR 139

AR 139: Expresses sincere appreciation to staff of the New Jersey General Assembly

Overview

  • Type: Assembly Resolution (recognition)
  • Introduced: May 16, 2024
  • Status: Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses heartfelt appreciation for the Chief Clerk and all staff of the New Jersey General Assembly.
  • It acknowledges the crucial role of Assembly staff in the smooth functioning of the legislative process and their professionalism, expertise, and dedication throughout each legislative session.

Key Provisions

  • Be It Resolved: The General Assembly expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Clerk and all outstanding members of the General Assembly staff, commending their dedication, cooperation, excellent work, and willingness to serve the State.
  • Transmission of Resolution: Copies of the resolution, once filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to each member of the staff of the General Assembly.
  • Statement of Purpose: The accompanying statement reiterates that staff members (including but not limited to Sergeants at Arms, front desk staff, personal attaches, committee services staff, administrative services staff, and other attaches) contribute essential knowledge, experience, and continuity to legislative operations, uphold professionalism within constitutionally mandated timeframes, and deserve recognition for their service.

Affected Parties

  • Chief Clerk of the General Assembly
  • General Assembly staff (encompassing various roles such as Sergeants at Arms, front desk personnel, personal attaches, committee services staff, administrative services staff, and other attaches)

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral: Assembly State and Local Government Committee
  • Floor action: Not specified; as a resolution, typically moves through committee and may be acted upon by the full House if reported out.
  • Effective date: Not specified in the text; as a resolution, it generally takes effect upon adoption.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial impact: Formal public recognition of the hard work and essential support provided by Assembly staff.
  • Administrative effect: No new programs, duties, or appropriations; primarily a statement of appreciation and a directive to transmit copies to staff.

Context

  • The bill serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the General Assembly to its own staff, highlighting the diverse roles that support legislative operations and contribute to timely and effective governance in New Jersey.

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

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