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NJ AR21
NJ AR21Requires 14 days between introduction and consideration of annual appropriations act in General Assembly.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution would supplement the Rules of the General Assembly to require the bill to enact an annual appropriations act to be introduced no fewer than 14 days in advance of when the bill may be considered on third reading. To facilitate discussion on the bill, the new rule would require the Speaker of the General Assembly to schedule a minimum of four quorums of the General Assembly in the period between introduction of the annual appropriations act and consideration on third reading.
AI Summary
This resolution, an Assembly Resolution from New Jersey, amends the Rules of the General Assembly to require that the bill establishing the annual appropriations act, which is the state's budget, must be introduced at least 14 days before it can be voted on for final approval (considered on third reading). To ensure ample time for discussion and review of this crucial budget bill, the resolution also mandates that the Speaker of the General Assembly must schedule at least four meetings where a quorum (the minimum number of members needed to conduct official business) is present between the bill's introduction and its final consideration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR21 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/21_I1.HTM |
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