NJ SCR83

Bill

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

Introduced
01/29/2024

In Committee
01/29/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

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 three years 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 allow a constitutional convention focused on property tax reform to propose not just constitutional amendments, but also statutory changes. Specifically, if voters approve a separate ballot measure to convene a property tax reform constitutional convention in November 2024, this amendment would empower that convention to propose changes to existing statutes, repeal current laws, or enact new statutes related to property taxation. These proposed statutory changes would then be submitted to voters for approval at the general election in November 2025. The proposed amendment includes important limitations: the statutory changes must be within the convention's mandate, and the changes would only take effect if approved by voters. Additionally, the amendment is temporary and will automatically expire three years after voter approval, meaning the Legislature would retain its ability to subsequently modify any laws created through this process. This unique approach provides a structured mechanism for potentially comprehensive property tax reform that goes beyond traditional legislative processes.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Shirley Turner (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/29/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR83

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR83
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/83_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
ACR89	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	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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