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NJ S3077

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jon Bramnick

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the New Jersey Legislature from having sole power to prescribe the conduct or alter the outcome of any state election
  • Reaffirms separation of powers under Article III, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, requiring all elections be conducted with shared authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  • Prevents any single branch of government from exercising election-related powers that properly belong to another branch, unless expressly permitted by the state constitution
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senator Benjie E. Wimberly (District 35, Bergen and Passaic counties)

Legislative Description

"Opportunity Scholarship Act"; establishes pilot program in Department of Treasury providing tax credits to taxpayers contributing to scholarships for low-income children.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

4/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Education4/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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