Senate President Scutari signs bills as acting governor while Sherrill travels

By: Jayden Parente

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 347

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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TRENTON, N.J. – For the first time since her lieutenant governor resigned last month, Gov. Mikie Sherrill traveled out of state Thursday. She left Senate President Nicholas Scutari in charge.

The first thing Scutari did was sign legislation into law.

Scutari endorsed S1395 which allows most limited liability companies in the state to terminate alternative names mid-registration. The bill was hardly controversial. It passed the Senate and Assembly unanimously and takes effect immediately.

It was …

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