Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that disabled veterans may have served at any time in order to receive benefits provided by Constitution or by law.
Impact
The proposed amendment has significant implications on state laws concerning veterans' benefits. Specifically, it would enable veterans who have been honorably discharged and have service-connected disabilities to receive various state benefits, including hiring preferences for civil service positions and property tax deductions, irrespective of their service time context. Currently, benefits are limited to those who served during times of war or emergencies, which the new amendment seeks to change.
Summary
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 112 (ACR112) proposes a constitutional amendment in New Jersey that would allow disabled veterans to qualify for state benefits regardless of whether they served during wartime or other emergencies. This amendment aims to amend Articles VII and VIII of the New Jersey Constitution and add a new Article VIIIA, creating a more inclusive definition of eligibility for state benefits for disabled veterans.
Contention
While the intention of ACR112 is to provide better support for disabled veterans, there may be points of contention among lawmakers and the public. Some may argue that expanding benefits could impose additional financial responsibilities on state resources, while others might express concern about the fairness and equality of benefits distribution among veterans. The proposed changes will likely trigger discussions in local communities and legislative bodies about the implications for state funding and the potential for increased claims on taxpayer resources.
Carry Over
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that disabled veterans may have served at any time in order to receive benefits provided by Constitution or by law.
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that disabled veterans may have served at any time in order to receive benefits provided by Constitution or by law.
Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances.
Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances.
Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances.
Proposes constitutional amendment to allow veterans, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities who make payments in lieu of property taxes to receive certain property tax benefits.
Proposes constitutional amendment to allow veterans, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities who make payments in lieu of property taxes to receive certain property tax benefits.