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NJ SCR36
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
- Calls for a special legislative session to be convened within seven days of the resolution's passage, dedicated solely to property tax relief and reform
- Recognizes that New Jersey has among the highest property taxes in the nation, which support county, municipal governments, and public schools
- Identifies high property taxes as resulting from inequitable and nonuniform application of school funding
- Requires both the presiding officer and minority leader of each house to present bills for consideration, with mandatory votes on each bill
- Cites property tax burden as stifling the state's economy, making homeownership difficult, and disproportionately affecting elderly, young, and low-income residents
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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