NJ ACR55

Bill

Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

If approved by the voters, this proposed amendment to the State Constitution would authorize the governing body of a municipality to provide a property tax credit of up to 100 percent for the primary residence of a volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid rescue squad member. To qualify for the credit, the volunteer is required to be an active member of a fire company or first aid squad that serves the municipality where the primary residence is located. This credit is being offered as a way to encourage more residents to volunteer as first responders and to acknowledge those who currently put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our communities each and every day.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities in New Jersey to provide a property tax credit of up to 100 percent for the primary residence of active volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members. Specifically, the amendment would allow a municipal governing body to create an ordinance granting a full property tax exemption for volunteers who are active members of a fire company or first aid squad that serves the same municipality where their primary residence is located. If approved by voters at a general election, this amendment aims to incentivize and recognize the critical volunteer emergency services that help keep local communities safe. The proposed change would be added to Article VIII, Section I of the New Jersey Constitution as a new paragraph, and if agreed upon by the legislature, would be placed on a ballot for public vote, with detailed instructions for how the ballot question would be presented to voters.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

John DiMaio (R)*, Sean Kean (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR55

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR55
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/55_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
ACR171	Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
SCR148	Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Carry Over
SCR53	Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee	Same As

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