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NJ ACR35
NJ ACR35Proposes constitutional amendment to require two-thirds majority vote by Legislature for bills proposing a new or increased State tax, fee, surcharge or civil penalty.
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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 concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution requiring all bills or joint resolutions proposing a new or increased State tax, be passed by a two-thirds majority of the authorized membership of each house of the Legislature. The purpose of this measure is to strengthen the procedural standard which must be satisfied before the State embarks upon certain traditional revenue raising methods. Currently, the Constitution of the State of New Jersey requires only a majority vote of the members in each house of the Legislature to pass a bill. This means that the Legislature could deliver a new or increased tax to the Governor's desk for signature with no more than a simple majority in each house. This measure would ensure that no bill or joint resolution proposing a new or increased State tax could be enacted without a two-thirds majority vote in each house. This enhanced procedural standard will ensure that the revenue raising methods subject to this proposal must be agreeable to a supermajority of the Legislature before securing enactment.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the State Constitution that would require a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature to pass any bill or joint resolution proposing a new or increased State tax, fee, surcharge, or civil penalty. Currently, only a simple majority is needed for such measures, meaning a new or increased tax could be enacted with less than broad legislative support. This proposed change aims to ensure that significant revenue-raising measures are agreed upon by a supermajority of lawmakers, requiring broader consensus before the State can implement new or higher taxes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development 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/ACR35 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/35_I1.HTM |
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