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NJ S979

NJ S979
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
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 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 to be paid by each member of the New Jersey Legislature during a state of emergency that is declared due to the failure to enact the state's annual appropriations law as required by the state constitution. The fine would be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund, and the bill would take effect immediately and 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 01/30/2020)

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