NJ ACR49

Proposes amending Article I and Article IV of the New Jersey Constitution to eliminate municipal affordable housing obligations established by the Mount Laurel court decisions.

Clarifies that natural rights in the State Constitution do not obligate New Jersey to establish laws facilitating housing availability for all income levels in every municipality.

Prohibits the Legislature from enacting any law requiring municipalities to create, fund, or implement programs providing housing for all income levels through zoning, land use regulation, or fee assessments.

Prevents the Legislature from adopting housing laws that supersede, overturn, or interfere with municipal zoning ordinances.

Requires voter approval at a general election occurring more than three months after legislative agreement, with publication in newspapers of each county at least three months prior.