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NJ SCR36

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calls for a special session of the New Jersey Legislature to be convened within seven days of the resolution's passage, dedicated solely to property tax relief and reform
  • Requires both the presiding officer and minority leader of each house to present bills for consideration, with mandatory votes on each proposal
  • Acknowledges New Jersey has among the highest property taxes in the nation, attributed to inequitable and nonuniform school funding application
  • Sponsored by Senator Parker Space of District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
  • Cites property taxes as stifling the economy, making homeownership unattainable for many, and disproportionately burdening elderly, young, and low-income residents

Legislative Description

Provides for special session of Legislature to consider property tax relief and reform.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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