The bill establishes an Election Management and Consolidation Commission within the Department of State, consisting of 64 members, including the county clerks from each of New Jersey's 21 counties, two members from each county board of elections (one from each represented political party), and the Secretary of State or their designee, who will serve as the chair. While the members will not receive compensation for their services, they may be reimbursed for necessary expenses within the limits of available funds. The commission is empowered to seek assistance from state, county, or municipal employees and will receive legal support from the Attorney General.
The primary objective of the commission is to review the election administration processes and procedures outlined in Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, identifying redundancies and inefficiencies. It will make recommendations for legislative, executive, and regulatory improvements to enhance election management in the state. The commission is required to submit a report detailing its recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of its first meeting, after which it will dissolve.