This bill amends the composition of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority by specifying the geographic representation of its appointed members. It mandates that at least one member must be a resident of either Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Ocean, or Salem County; at least one from Mercer, Middlesex, or Monmouth County; and at least one from Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, or Passaic County. This change aims to ensure that various regions of the state are represented on the authority, which is responsible for overseeing transportation projects.

Additionally, the bill includes several amendments to the language regarding the authority's operations and member responsibilities. It clarifies that the authority is an instrumentality of the state exercising essential governmental functions, and it updates the language to reflect gender-neutral terms for members. The bill also outlines the process for appointing members, their terms, and the conditions under which they may be removed. The changes are effective immediately and apply only to members appointed after the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:23-3