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NJ SCR34
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to appropriate a portion of motor vehicle fees and surcharges collected under Title 39 to NJ Transit Corporation or similar public transportation entity
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Dedicates to transit operations any motor vehicle fee revenue exceeding two amounts: (1) what the Motor Vehicle Commission retains for its operations, and (2) the amount sent to the General Fund in fiscal year 2018 (approximately $500 million annually)
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Caps General Fund revenue from motor vehicle fees at roughly the fiscal year 2018 level, with excess funds directed to public transit
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Would appear on a general election ballot more than three months after legislative approval, requiring voter approval to take effect
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Sponsored by Senator Robert W. Singer (District 30 - Monmouth and Ocean) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2024 session
Legislative Description
Amends State Constitution to dedicate portion of revenue from motor vehicle fees and surcharges to transit system.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/9/2024