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NJ S3479

NJ S3479
Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.


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Introduced
02/14/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would impose a daily fine of $250 to be paid by each member of the Legislature during a state of emergency that is declared due to the failure to enact a general appropriation law as prescribed by Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution. The fine shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund.

AI Summary

This bill would impose a daily fine of $250 on each member of the New Jersey Legislature during a state of emergency declared due to the failure to enact the state's annual appropriations law, as required by the state constitution. The fines would be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund, and the bill would be retroactive to June 30, 2018.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/14/2019)

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