New Jersey Citizens' Guide to Government
| NEW JERSEY 212th
STATE LEGISLATURE |
First Annual Session, 2005
New Jersey has 40 state Senators.
Democrats: 22
Republicans: 18
NJ Legislature Roster,
listed by district
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Term of Office
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Four years except the term following each census is two years.
The present senators' terms end January 2008.
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Qualifications
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At least 30 years of age, a citizen, a resident of the state
for four years and of the legislative district for one year.
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Salary
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$49,000
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Functions
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Write state laws; confirm appointments of the governor; act as
the Court of Impeachment. The state budget (an appropriations
bill) is by custom a Senate measure.
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| MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
New Jersey has 80 state Assembly members.
Democrate: 47
Republicans: 33
NJ Legislature
Roster, listed by district.
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Term of Office
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Two years. The present members' terms end January 2006.
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Qualifications
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At least 21 years of age, a citizen, a resident of the state
for two years and of the legislative district for one year.
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Salary
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$49,000
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Functions
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Write state laws; originate all bills for raising revenue; has
the sole power to vote impeachment charges.
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HOW A BILL
BECOMES A LAW
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