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The New Jersey State Senate is the upper house in the New Jersey Legislature. It consists of 40 members and those members must be 30 years of age or older, have lived in the state for a minimum of four years, and have lived in the district they represent.

Known as the "2-4-4" cycle, Senators serve four-year terms, except in the first term of a new decade, which only lasts for two years. They are not subject to term limits.

Each senator represents an average of 210,359 residents, as of the 2000 Census.[1]

In 2010, the Senate convened on January 12th, and it remains in session throughout the year.[2]

Sessions

In 2010, the Senate convened its session on January 12th, and it is expected to remain in session throughout the year.

Article IV of the New Jersey Constitution establishes when the New Jersey State Legislature, of which the Senate is a part, is to be in session. Section 1 of Article IV states that each annual session is to begin on the second Tuesday of January. The session does not end until the beginning of the next annual session or until the Legislature chooses to adjourn.

Section 1 also allows for special sessions of the Legislature to be called by the Governor of New Jersey or by a majority of the members of each legislative house.

Elections

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

There are two ways to fill an vacancy in the Senate. If the vacancy happens in legislative session, a special election must be called within 51 days of the vacancy. All other vacancies must be filled by the county leadership of the political party that holds the seat[3].

Senators

Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries

As of 2010, members of the New Jersey Senate are paid $49,000/year. There is no per diem.[4]

The $49,000/year that New Jersey senators are paid as of 2010 is the same as they were paid during legislative sessions in 2007. Per diem is also the same.[5]

When sworn in

See also: When state legislators assume office after a general election

New Jersey legislators assume office at noon of the second Tuesday in January following the election.

Partisan composition

See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Party As of July 2010
Democratic Party 23
Republican Party 17
Total 40

Leadership

At the organizational meeting, the Senate elects a President, President pro tempore, and Secretary, with each requiring 21 or more votes for approval. The Senate then appoints by resolution the other officers.[6][7]

Position Representative Party
President of the Senate Stephen Sweeney Democrat
State senate President Pro Tempore Nia Gill Democrat
State Senate Majority Leader/Caucus Leader Barbara Buono Democrat
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo Democrat
State Senate Assistant Majority Leader John Girgenti Democrat
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz Democrat
State Senate Majority Whip Sandra Cunningham Democrat
State Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean Republican
State Senate Deputy Minority Leader Diane Allen Republican
State Senate Minority Caucus Leader Robert Singer Republican
State Senate Deputy Minority Caucus Leader Christopher Bateman Republican
State Senate Minority Whip Kevin O'Toole Republican

List of current members

District Representative Party
1 Jeff Van Drew Democrat
2 Jim Whelan Democrat
3 Stephen Sweeney Democrat
4 Fred Madden Democrat
5 Donald Norcross Democrat
6 James Beach Democrat
7 Diane Allen Republican
8 Phil Haines Republican
9 Christopher Connors Republican
10 Andrew Ciesla Republican
11 Sean Kean Republican
12 Jennifer Beck Republican
13 Joseph Kyrillos Republican
14 Tom Goodwin Republican
15 Shirley Turner Democrat
16 Christopher Bateman Republican
17 Bob Smith Democrat
18 Barbara Buono Democrat
19 Joseph Vitale Democrat
20 Raymond Lesniak Democrat
21 Thomas Kean Republican
22 Nicholas Scutari Democrat
23 Michael Doherty Republican
24 Steven Oroho Republican
25 Anthony Bucco Republican
26 Joseph Pennacchio Republican
27 Richard Codey Democrat
28 Ronald Rice Democrat
29 Teresa Ruiz Democrat
30 Robert Singer Republican
31 Sandra Cunningham Democrat
32 Nicholas Sacco Democrat
33 Brian Stack Democrat
34 Nia Gill Democrat
35 John Girgenti Democrat
36 Paul Sarlo Democrat
37 Loretta Weinberg Democrat
38 Robert Gordon Democrat
39 Gerald Cardinale Republican
40 Kevin O'Toole Republican

Standing senate committees

External links

References


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Democrat majority Current members of the New Jersey Senate
Senate Majority Leader: Stephen Sweeney (D) • Senate Minority Leader: Thomas Kean (R)
Democratic (23) • Republican (17) • New Jersey Senate • New Jersey General Assembly
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