SENATE STATE GOVERNMENT, WAGERING, TOURISM & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 4039

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 19, 2025

      The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 4039.

The “New Jersey First Act” requires most public employees in New Jersey to be residents of the State.  This bill exempts nonresident military spouses from the residency requirement.

     This bill defines “nonresident military spouse” as a nonresident of this State who is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred to this State in the course of the member's service, is legally domiciled in this State, or has moved to this State on a permanent change-of-station basis.