NJ ACR89

Bill

Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes a temporary amendment to the New Jersey Constitution which would allow the property tax reform constitutional convention (to be convened pursuant to a separate ballot question) to propose revisions to the statutes which are within the scope of the convention's mandate. Without this amendment, the convention would only be able to submit proposed constitutional amendments for voter approval, but not proposed statutory changes that may be needed to help implement those amendments. This amendment would become part of the New Jersey Constitution upon approval by the voters and would expire one year after its approval by the voters. Statutory changes proposed by the convention will take effect upon voter approval if this temporary constitutional amendment authorizing the convention to propose such changes receives voter approval not later than the general election at which the proposal prepared by the convention is submitted to the voters.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes a temporary amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that would empower a property tax reform constitutional convention to propose not only constitutional amendments but also statutory changes related to property taxation. Specifically, the resolution allows a constitutional convention convened through voter approval to recommend amendments, repeals, or new statutes within its mandate, which would then be subject to voter approval at a subsequent general election. The amendment is time-limited, becoming part of the state constitution upon voter approval and expiring three years thereafter. The key innovation is that without this amendment, the convention would be restricted to proposing only constitutional amendments, whereas this resolution would enable it to suggest statutory modifications that could help implement broader tax reform goals. The resolution provides a specific mechanism for voters to approve both the convention's authority to propose statutory changes and the actual proposed changes themselves, with the understanding that any approved statutory changes could later be amended or repealed by the state legislature through standard legislative processes.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Lou Greenwald (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR89

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR89
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/89_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
ACR65	Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
SCR83	Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Same As
SCR96	Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over

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