New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5034: Superintendent of State Police-hold rank of Colonel of State Police
Status: Passed one chamber, October 22, 2026
Establishes that Superintendent of State Police holds rank of Colonel of State Police; permits appointment of retirant without reenrollment in SPRS.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the Superintendent of State Police, amending R.S.53:1-2, and supplementing P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.).
From the amended text, October 22, 2026:
An Act concerning the Superintendent of State Police, amending R.S.53:1-2, and supplementing P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. R.S.53:1-2 is amended to read as follows: 53:1-2. [ADDED: a.] The Superintendent of State Police, hereinafter referred to as the superintendent, shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall serve during the term of office of the Governor appointing [him] [ADDED: the superintendent] and until the superintendent's successor is appointed and has qualified and shall be removable by the Governor after charges have been preferred and a hearing granted. [ADDED: b.] 2[ [ADDED: The] ] [ADDED: Upon confirmation by the Senate, the] 2 [ADDED: superintendent shall hold the uniformed rank of Colonel of the State Police and be entitled to wear the corresponding uniform. The superintendent shall be granted all privileges and shall have all powers conferred upon members of the State Police pursuant to current law, including those set forth in R.S.53:2-1. ] [ADDED: c. In order to hold the rank of colonel, the superintendent shall ] 1[ [ADDED: complete, update, or renew any] ] [ADDED: be a graduate of the] 1 [ADDED: New Jersey State Police Academy] 1[ [ADDED: basic police officer certification required to hold the position …
Sponsors
- Wayne P. DeAngelo (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Annette Quijano (D, 20) · primary sponsor
- Joe Danielsen (D, 17) · primary sponsor
- Luanne M. Peterpaul, Esq. (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Mitchelle Drulis (D, 16)
- Yvonne Lopez (D, 19)
- Melinda Kane (D, 6)
- Sterley S. Stanley (D, 18)
- Carol A. Murphy (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : SA 2RS (Voice) (Ruiz)
- : REP 2RS
- : REF SBA
- : REP 2RS
- : R/S REF SSG
- : PA (61-14-0)
- : REP/ACA 2RA
- : REP REF AAP
- : INT 1RA REF ASL
Votes
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported favorably (June 4, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee: Reported favorably (May 21, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Superintendent of State Police-hold rank of Colonel of State Police (May 18, 2026): 61 yea, 14 nay, passed
- Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (May 14, 2026): 11 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Assembly State and Local Government Committee: Reported favorably (May 11, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: PENSIONS - POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS
Common questions
- What is A5034?
- A5034 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Superintendent of State Police-hold rank of Colonel of State Police.
- What does A5034 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the Superintendent of State Police, amending R.S.53:1-2, and supplementing P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.).
- What is the status of A5034?
- Passed one chamber as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: SA 2RS (Voice) (Ruiz) (October 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5034?
- Wayne P. DeAngelo (D, 14), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A5034?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5034
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