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NJ SCR35

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a three-fifths supermajority vote in both the Senate and General Assembly to pass any bill levying a new state tax or increasing an existing state tax.
  • Current law requires only a simple majority to pass tax legislation; this amendment would raise that threshold for tax-related bills specifically.
  • Amendments to tax bills would also require three-fifths approval from members of the body proposing or concurring with the amendment.
  • If approved by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election occurring more than three months after legislative approval.
  • Sponsored by Senator Parker Space representing District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session.

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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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