New JerseyMost New Jersey medical board members would receive $3,000 monthly
New Jersey would pay medical board members $3,000 monthly, except the health commissioner or their representative and the executive department’s representative.
What it does
The board’s secretary and members would receive $3,000 a month. The health commissioner or their representative and the executive department’s representative would remain unpaid.
The state would set aside as much General Fund money as needed to carry out the bill, with the amount certified and approved by state officials.
Argument forPaying eligible medical board members $3,000 a month could make it easier for them to devote time to board work.
Argument againstUsing General Fund money for board salaries could leave less money for other state needs, even with required budget approval.
More detail
New Jersey would pay covered medical board members $3,000 each month. The salary would cover the secretary and other eligible members of the State Board of Medical Examiners. The health commissioner or their representative and the executive department’s representative would remain unpaid. The salary rule would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
The state would set aside money to carry out the bill. The money would go from the General Fund to the Division of Consumer Affairs. The head of Consumer Affairs must certify the amount, and the head of the Division of Budget and Accounting must approve it. The funding provision would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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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
- Oct 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
Government & EthicsTaxes & BudgetHealthcare