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NJ SCR75

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a temporary amendment to the New Jersey Constitution allowing a property tax reform constitutional convention to propose statutory changes in addition to constitutional amendments
  • The constitutional convention would be limited to reforming the system of property taxation and would require separate voter approval through a November 2026 general election ballot question
  • Any statutory changes proposed by the convention must be approved by voters at the November 2027 general election, and the Legislature could later amend or repeal voter-approved statutory changes
  • The temporary constitutional amendment would automatically expire three years after voter approval
  • Sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner (District 15 - Hunterdon and Mercer) and introduced February 2, 2026

Legislative Description

Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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