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NJ ACR52
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
John DiMaio
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding a new Section IX to Article VI of the New Jersey Constitution to make arbitration decisions final and binding in disputes between the Judiciary and counties over court facility costs
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Removes the Supreme Court's current authority to review, vacate, modify, or correct arbitrators' rulings in courthouse facility disputes where the Judiciary itself is a party
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Addresses a conflict of interest where the Supreme Court can currently overturn arbitration decisions in cases involving the Judiciary based on whether the ruling "fails to balance the needs and interest of the county and the Judiciary in a fair manner"
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Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the next general election occurring more than three months after legislative approval
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Sponsored by Assemblymen John DiMaio and Erik Peterson, both representing District 23 (Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren counties)
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to eliminate judicial review of arbitration rulings in disputes between Judiciary and county concerning court facilities.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024