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NJ SCR47
NJ SCR47Proposes amendment to Constitution permitting justices and judges to engage in extra-judicial activities for compensation as permitted by court rule.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This proposed amendment to the New Jersey Constitution would permit State Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges to participate in and receive compensation for certain extra-judicial activities, as permitted by the Supreme Court by court rule and subject to Supreme Court regulation. Presently, State Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges are not permitted to engage in the practice of law or other gainful pursuit. See N.J. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VI, par. 6. The total compensation a justice or judge could receive in a single year would be limited to no more than 15 percent of the justice's or judge's annual salary. Additionally, a justice or judge would not be permitted to receive compensation in the form of an honorarium, which is a payment of money or any other thing of value for an appearance, speech, or article directly related to the justice's or judge's official duties or status.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges to engage in certain extra-judicial activities and receive compensation, subject to Supreme Court regulations. Currently, these judges are prohibited from practicing law or pursuing other gainful activities, but this amendment would permit them to participate in activities approved by court rules, with strict limitations. Specifically, judges would be limited to earning no more than 15 percent of their annual salary from these extra-judicial activities, and they would be prohibited from receiving honorariums, which are defined as payments for appearances, speeches, or articles directly related to their official duties or status. The proposed amendment would require voter approval through a ballot measure at a general election, with the ballot including an explanation of the proposed changes and their potential impact. This resolution aims to provide judges with limited opportunities for supplemental income while maintaining professional standards and preventing potential conflicts of interest.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR47 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/47_I1.HTM |
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