This bill amends current law to establish that the Superintendent of State Police will hold the rank of Colonel and outlines the qualifications and conditions for this position. The superintendent will be appointed by the Governor with Senate approval and will serve during the Governor's term. The bill specifies that the superintendent must complete any required New Jersey State Police Academy basic police officer certification and obtain a law enforcement license. Additionally, the superintendent will receive a salary of $210,000 and will also serve as the State Director of Emergency Management.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the appointment of a retirant from the State Police Retirement System (SPRS) as Superintendent without the need for reenrollment in the SPRS, provided certain conditions are met, such as the retirement being a bona fide severance from employment. The bill clarifies that the salary for the superintendent, in the case of a retirant, will not be considered as compensation for retirement system purposes and will not affect the retirant's retirement allowance. It also ensures that a person appointed as superintendent will hold the rank of Colonel regardless of age or retirant status, as long as they meet the specified requirements.