This bill aims to impose restrictions on certain public officials regarding their ability to hold elective office and engage in political activities. Specifically, it prohibits individuals serving as the Attorney General, First Assistant Attorney General, county prosecutors, assistant prosecutors, legal assistants to prosecutors, and members of the State Commission of Investigation from being candidates for elective public office or participating in political activities during their tenure and for three years following the end of their service. The bill extends existing restrictions on county prosecutors and their assistants to include the Attorney General and First Assistant Attorney General, ensuring that these officials cannot sign or authorize political campaign materials or hold positions within political parties while in office.

Additionally, the bill modifies the current one-year post-service ban for members of the State Commission of Investigation, extending it to three years to align with the restrictions placed on other officials. This change is intended to create consistency across the various positions covered by the bill and to prevent the misuse of public office for political gain. The legislation reflects a commitment to maintaining the integrity of public service by ensuring that individuals in positions of trust do not leverage their roles for electoral advantage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:158-21, 52:9M-1