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NJ ACR31
NJ ACR31Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.
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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
If approved by the voters of the State, this proposed constitutional amendment would authorize a municipality, by ordinance, to provide a partial property tax exemption on the primary residence of volunteer first responders serving in the municipality. The exemption would mean the volunteer first responder would not pay property taxes on part of the home's assessed value. An eligible first responder would be an active member of a volunteer fire department or a volunteer first aid or ambulance squad who owns a home in the municipality in which the volunteer serves, and the home must be the volunteer's primary residence. The municipality would decide the percentage amount of the exemption, which cannot exceed 10 percent of the assessed value. The State would not be required to reimburse municipalities for the cost of the exemption.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow municipalities, through local ordinances, to offer a partial property tax exemption on the primary residence of active volunteer first responders who serve that municipality. This means that eligible volunteers, who are active members of a volunteer fire department or first aid/ambulance squad and own their home in the municipality where they volunteer, would not have to pay property taxes on a portion of their home's value. The municipality would have the authority to determine the specific percentage of the exemption, which could be up to 10 percent of the home's assessed value, and the state would not be obligated to cover any lost tax revenue for the municipalities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Bob Auth (R)*,
John DiMaio (R)*,
Brian Bergen (R),
Robert Clifton (R),
Chris DePhillips (R),
Aura Dunn (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Jay Webber (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR31 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/31_I1.HTM |
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