New JerseyNew Jersey attorney general would report on legal actions against federal government
New Jersey’s Attorney General would post details about legal actions against the federal government, including who handled each case and what happened.
What it does
The Attorney General would post the type and outcome of each legal action against the federal government, who handled it, and the relevant lawyer costs.
Argument forPosting who handled each case, its cost, and its outcome could help the public understand how the state challenges federal actions.
Argument againstGathering case details and cost estimates could take Attorney General staff time away from other legal work.
More detail
The Attorney General would post information about these legal actions on its website. This covers legal actions the Attorney General takes against the federal government. If outside lawyers are hired, the Attorney General would post their names and estimated and actual costs. If the Division of Law handles a case, the Attorney General would post its estimated cost. The requirement would take effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations CommitteeIntroduced
Government & Ethics