A1239 — Increases penalties for certain public corruption offenses; bars public entities from confidential settlements of "whistleblower" claims; provides for oversight by comptroller in supersedure of county prosecutor.

A1239 — Increases penalties for certain public corruption offenses; bars public entities from confidential settlements of "whistleblower" claims; provides for oversight by comptroller in supersedure of county prosecutor. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law to increase penalties for certain public corruption offenses and establish new oversight for the Attorney General's authority. Specifically, it upgrades retaliation…Open in Informed Citizenry