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NJ SCR56

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VI, Section VI, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution to allow Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges to engage in extra-judicial activities for compensation
  • The Supreme Court would regulate which activities and compensation are permitted through court rules
  • Annual compensation from outside activities would be capped at 15 percent of a justice's or judge's salary
  • Prohibits honoraria, defined as payments for appearances, speeches, or articles directly related to a justice's or judge's official duties or status
  • Currently, New Jersey justices and judges are prohibited from engaging in the practice of law or any other gainful pursuit while in office

Legislative Description

Amends Constitution to give public employees the right to collective bargaining.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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