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NJ SCR63
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Declares the Division of State Lottery's rule (N.J.A.C. 17:20-1.5) permitting direct online lottery ticket sales through the division's website and mobile applications to be inconsistent with legislative intent
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Cites N.J.S.A. 5:9-11, which prohibits any person—including state departments, commissions, and instrumentalities—from obtaining a lottery sales license when engaged in business exclusively as a lottery sales agent
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The challenged rule was adopted August 17, 2023 with an effective date of October 2, 2023
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Gives the Division of State Lottery 30 days from transmittal of the resolution to amend or withdraw the rule, or the Legislature may invalidate it through a subsequent concurrent resolution
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Invokes Article V, Section IV, paragraph 6 of the New Jersey Constitution, which authorizes legislative review and invalidation of administrative rules found inconsistent with legislative intent
Legislative Description
Amends Constitution to require that State tax bills pass both Houses of Legislature by three-fifths majority vote.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/9/2024