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NJ A5127

NJ A5127
Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.


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Introduced
07/13/2017
In Committee
07/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would impose a daily fine of $250 to be paid by each member of the Legislature during a state of emergency that is declared due to the failure to enact a general appropriation law as prescribed by Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution. The fine shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund.

AI Summary

This bill would impose a $250 daily fine on each member of the New Jersey Legislature during a state of emergency that is declared due to the failure to enact an annual appropriations law, as required by the state constitution. The fines would be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited into the State General Fund. The bill would take effect immediately and be retroactive to June 30, 2017.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 07/13/2017)

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