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NJ SCR73
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to give the New Jersey Legislature exclusive authority to determine affordable housing obligations, removing this power from the courts
- Amends Article IV, Section VI, paragraph 2 of the State Constitution to specify that only the Legislature may decide the number of affordable housing units needed statewide
- Grants the Legislature sole authority to establish methods for fulfilling affordable housing needs and penalties for municipalities that fail to comply
- Responds to current court oversight of affordable housing following the dissolution of the Council on Affordable Housing, when Superior Courts assumed responsibility for determining housing unit requirements
- If approved by both legislative chambers, the amendment would appear on the next general election ballot occurring more than three months after final legislative agreement
Legislative Description
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that only Legislature may determine affordable housing obligations.
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Community and Urban Affairs1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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