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NJ ACR136

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aura Dunn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article IV, Section IV of the New Jersey Constitution to require every bill and joint resolution introduced in the Legislature be referred to a standing committee and heard at a public meeting during the two-year legislative term.

  • Currently, there is no requirement that introduced bills or joint resolutions receive a committee hearing.

  • If approved by the Legislature, the constitutional amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement.

  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn of District 25 (Morris and Passaic) and introduced March 10, 2026.

Legislative Description

Proposes constitutional amendment to require every bill and joint resolution introduced in Legislature to be heard in committee.

State and Local Government

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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