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This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change the voting requirements for state tax-related bills in New Jersey, requiring a three-fifths majority vote in both legislative chambers (instead of a simple majority) to pass any bill that levies a new state tax or increases an existing state tax. The proposed amendment would modify two sections of the state constitution, specifically altering the voting thresholds for tax-related legislation and restricting how such bills can be amended. If approved by voters in a general election, the change would apply to legislative sessions beginning after January 9, 2007, effectively making it more difficult for the legislature to raise taxes by requiring a higher level of consensus among lawmakers. The resolution includes provisions for submitting the proposed amendment to voters, with a specific ballot question and interpretive statement to help voters understand the potential constitutional change.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR26