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NJ SCR77
NJ SCR77Proposes 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the State Legislature to grant a $250 annual property tax deduction to the surviving spouse of a veteran who was honorably discharged but was not a citizen and resident of the state at the time of their death. For the surviving spouse to be eligible, the deceased veteran must have lived in New Jersey for some period both before and after their military service. This amendment aims to extend a property tax benefit, currently available to residents, to a specific group of surviving spouses under certain conditions, requiring voter approval to become part of the State Constitution.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR77 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/77_I1.HTM |
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