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NJ SCR115
NJ SCR115Proposes constitutional amendment to broaden powers of the Council on Local Mandates.
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Introduced
09/26/2024
09/26/2024
In Committee
09/26/2024
09/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The Council on Local Mandates was established in 1996 to rule on questions of whether State laws, rules and regulations enacted or adopted after January 17, 1996 were unfunded mandates on local governments and unenforceable. With the constant annual increases to the burden of local property taxes, it is prudent for the Legislature to take advantage of the expertise developed by the members and staff of the Council on Local Mandates to review statutes and regulations, whenever enacted or adopted, in order to recommend the repeal or modification of those laws and regulations that place an excessive burden on local units of government, and also to review bills pending before the Legislature to identify for the Legislature bills that would constitute unfunded, unenforceable mandates on school districts, counties and municipalities if enacted. This constitutional amendment would expand the authority of the Council of Local Mandates to allow it to effectively function as a study commission with respect to existing statutory laws and regulations, and bills pending before the Legislature.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand the powers of the Council on Local Mandates, a nine-member body originally established in 1996 to review state laws and regulations that impose unfunded mandates on local governments. The proposed amendment would broaden the Council's authority by allowing it to proactively review existing laws, rules, and regulations from any time period, not just those enacted after 1996, and make recommendations to the Legislature about which unfunded mandates could be eliminated or modified. Additionally, the Council would gain the ability to review pending legislative bills to identify potential unfunded mandates before they become law. The amendment aims to provide local governments with greater protection against financial burdens imposed by state mandates that are not accompanied by sufficient funding, with the ultimate goal of relieving pressure on local property taxes. If approved by voters in a general election, the amendment would give the Council a more comprehensive role in studying and recommending changes to state laws that impact local government finances.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 09/26/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR115 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/115_I1.HTM |
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