A4543Introduced in the General Assembly
Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
Introduced by Al Abdelaziz, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
Where it stands
Approved P.L.2026, c.19.
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage · May 28, 2026
36
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Testa | 1 | Yes |
| Vincent Polistina | 2 | Yes |
| John Burzichelli | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Moriarty | 4 | Yes |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | 5 | Not Voting |
| James Beach | 6 | Yes |
| Troy Singleton | 7 | Yes |
| Latham Tiver | 8 | Yes |
| Carmen Amato | 9 | Yes |
| James Holzapfel | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Passed by the Assembly (72-0-0)
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Substituted for S4007
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (36-0)
Approved P.L.2026, c.19.
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