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NJ ACR129
NJ ACR129Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
In Committee
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
If approved by the voters of the State, this proposed amendment to the State Constitution would authorize the Legislature to provide an annual property tax deduction of $250 to the surviving spouse of a person honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, but who was not a citizen and resident of the State at the time of his or her death. The proposed amendment would require that the deceased had lived in New Jersey for any period of time both prior to, and subsequent to, his or her service in the Armed Forces of the United States, in order for the surviving spouse to be eligible for this deduction.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to permit the New Jersey Legislature to extend a $250 annual property tax deduction to the surviving spouse of a veteran who was not a resident or citizen of the state at the time of death. The key provision requires that the deceased veteran must have lived in New Jersey for some period both before entering military service and after being honorably discharged. This would allow the Legislature to provide tax relief to surviving spouses of veterans who may have moved in and out of the state during their lifetime, recognizing their military service and connection to New Jersey. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election, with the ballot including an explanatory question and interpretive statement. If approved by voters, the Legislature would gain the authority to create this specific property tax deduction, which would only be available to surviving spouses who remain residents of New Jersey and continue to meet the specified criteria.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 04/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR129 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/129_I1.HTM |
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