New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR65

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

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

Impact

The implementation of ACR65, if approved, would expand the scope of powers granted to a constitutional convention specifically convened for the purpose of addressing property taxation reform. Traditionally, such conventions are limited to proposing constitutional amendments. ACR65 alters this by empowering the convention to recommend changes in statutory laws as well, which could directly influence how property taxes are assessed and collected, thus potentially altering the financial landscape for property owners in New Jersey.

Summary

ACR65 is a concurrent resolution from the New Jersey legislature proposing a temporary amendment to the state constitution. This amendment allows a constitutional convention, aimed at reforming the property taxation system, to not only suggest constitutional amendments but also propose changes to existing statutes or new statutes related to property tax. The resolution emphasizes that any alterations to statutory laws proposed by the convention would become effective following voter approval, streamlining the reform process.

Contention

There may be several points of contention associated with ACR65. Stakeholders might debate the long-term implications of allowing a constitutional convention to propose statutory changes, fearing that it could lead to significant shifts in established laws without comprehensive legislative scrutiny. Critics may argue that this could circumvent standard legislative processes, raising concerns about transparency and accountability within the reform process. There have also been apprehensions regarding the potential for unintended consequences with regard to the state's overall taxation policy.

Companion Bills

NJ SCR96

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

Previously Filed As

NJ ACR123

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

NJ SCR75

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

NJ ACR83

Proposes temporary constitutional amendment to provide for State constitutional convention to reduce government spending and to reform system of property taxation.

NJ A3528

Authorizes State constitutional convention to reform system of property taxation; makes appropriation.

NJ ACR122

Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize temporary property tax exemption for value of certain homestead improvements.

NJ ACR101

Proposes constitutional amendment to limit assessment of homestead real property.

NJ S1165

Compact for a Safe and Equal Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments

NJ S2463

Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention

NJ H3842

Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention

NJ ACR127

Proposes constitutional amendment to limit annual increase in assessment of real property.

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