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NJ ACR76
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Erik Peterson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VIII, Section 1 of the New Jersey Constitution to add a new paragraph 8 dedicating recreational marijuana sales tax revenue to specific purposes
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All annual revenue collected from sales tax on legal recreational marijuana would be credited to a special account in the general fund
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Dedicated funds could only be appropriated by the Legislature for mental health services, addiction recovery programs, and drug rehabilitation services
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If approved by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the next general election ballot occurring more than three months after final agreement for voter approval
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Sponsored by Assemblymen Erik Peterson and John DiMaio of District 23 (Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties)
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to dedicate tax revenue from legal sale of recreational marijuana for mental health, addiction recovery and drug rehabilitation services.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024