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NJ ACR111
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Amends the New Jersey Constitution to provide a 50% property tax exemption on the primary residence of police officers or firefighters who suffered line-of-duty injuries qualifying them for accidental disability pensions.
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Caps the exemption at $6,500 in tax savings for the first year, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index.
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Excludes police officers and firefighters with income exceeding $500,000 in the prior tax year from eligibility.
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Requires the State to fully reimburse municipalities for all exempted property taxes, with municipalities then reimbursing counties, school districts, and other local taxing entities.
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If approved by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on a general election ballot for voter approval.
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption of 50 percent of assessed value for primary residence of police officer or firefighter who suffers a line of duty injury that qualifies for accidental disability pension.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
2/12/2026