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NJ SCR71
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article IV, Section I requiring both the Senate and General Assembly to hold quarterly meetings (four per year) dedicated solely to debating state issues and policies.
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Members would be permitted to pose questions to other legislators during these debate sessions, modeled after parliamentary systems of government.
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The presiding officer of each chamber would set the agenda, but members could raise relevant issues not on the agenda during the meetings.
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If approved by the Legislature, the amendment would be placed on the next general election ballot occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement.
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Sponsored by Senator Jon M. Bramnick of District 21 (Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union counties) and introduced January 28, 2026.
Legislative Description
Amends Constitution to require each House of Legislature to convene four times annually solely to debate State issues and policies.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/28/2026