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New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR33

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR33

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

Impact

Should this amendment be approved, it would grant local governing bodies the authority to lower property taxes for eligible first responders. This could lead to wider recognition of the contributions made by volunteers in emergency services, enhancing support for these individuals within their communities. By easing the financial obligations on volunteer first responders, municipalities may foster greater participation in such vital community services.

Summary

ACR33 proposes an amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution allowing municipalities to provide a partial property tax exemption on the primary residences of certain volunteer first responders. This amendment targets active members of volunteer fire departments or first aid squads serving their municipality, potentially alleviating their financial burdens by decreasing property taxes on their homes. The municipalities would determine the amount of exemption, limited to a maximum of ten percent of the home's assessed value.

Contention

While there are benefits to the proposed amendment, contention may arise due to the fiscal implications for municipalities. As the state will not reimburse local governments for the tax revenue lost due to these exemptions, concerns may surface regarding the sustainability of local budgets and the potential impact on public services that rely on property tax funding. Furthermore, discussions may arise focusing on equity and the prioritization of resources in local governance, as the amendment favors specific groups over others.

Latest ACR33 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ ACR163

Carry Over Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ SCR134

Carry Over Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

Previously Filed As

NJ ACR163

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ SCR134

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ ACR110

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption of up to 15 percent of assessed value for primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ SCR82

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption of up to 15 percent of assessed value for primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ ACR42

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption to certain first responders disabled as result of World Trade Center recovery medical condition.

NJ ACR55

Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.

NJ ACR171

Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize municipalities to provide property tax credit of up to 100 percent for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or volunteer first aid squad member.

NJ ACR170

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to provide partial property tax exemption to certain first responders disabled as result of World Trade Center recovery medical condition.

NJ ACR136

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies in line of duty.

NJ ACR72

Proposes constitutional amendment requiring Legislature to enact statute authorizing $200 property tax credit for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or first aid squad member.

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NJ SCR30

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NJ ACR76

Proposes constitutional amendment raising income limit to be eligible for homestead property tax reimbursement program.

NJ SCR108

Proposes constitutional amendment to require State reimbursement to municipalities for total property tax exemption provided to veterans having permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

NJ ACR159

Proposes constitutional amendment to require State reimbursement to municipalities for total property tax exemption provided to veterans having permanent and total service-connected disabilities.

NJ SCR134

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ ACR163

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities, by ordinance, to provide partial property tax exemption on primary residence of certain volunteer first responders.

NJ SCR86

Proposes constitutional amendment requiring Legislature to enact statute authorizing $200 property tax credit for primary residence of volunteer firefighter or first aid squad member.