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NJ S545
NJ S545Imposes 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
01/09/2024
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 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 will 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 if a state of emergency is declared because the Legislature has failed to pass the annual appropriations law, which is the state's budget, as required by the New Jersey Constitution. This fine would be paid to the State Treasurer and go into the general fund.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S545 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/545_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/545_I1.HTM |
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