A1496 — Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option.

A1496 — Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option. · Informed CitizenryThe legislation amends R.S.19:3-26, requiring that if a vacancy occurs in the representation of New Jersey in the United States Senate, the Governor must make a temporary appointment within 30 days…Open in Informed Citizenry