New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR12

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual limitations on annual CPI changes.

Impact

If enacted, this amendment will significantly affect property tax laws in New Jersey, allowing more seniors and disabled residents to benefit from annual tax deductions. This is expected to ease financial burdens on these groups, who often struggle with fixed incomes and rising living costs. By linking the income limit to the CPI, the legislation aims to keep pace with inflation, thereby enhancing financial support for eligible citizens in the long run.

Summary

ACR12 proposes a constitutional amendment aimed at increasing the annual income limit for seniors and disabled citizens in New Jersey to qualify for a property tax deduction. Currently, the limit stands at $10,000, in place since 1983, and the bill seeks to double this limit to $20,000. This increase will begin in 2015, with future adjustments tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensuring that the deduction remains relevant and beneficial to affected individuals over time.

Contention

While the proposed amendment is largely seen as a positive step towards aiding some of the most vulnerable populations in the state, there may be opposition regarding the financial implications for local government budgets. The amendment will require the state to reimburse local taxing districts for the tax losses incurred due to these deductions, which could raise concerns about budget constraints and fiscal responsibility among lawmakers.

Companion Bills

NJ ACR28

Carry Over Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual limitations on annual CPI changes.

Previously Filed As

NJ ACR28

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual limitations on annual CPI changes.

NJ A2209

Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

NJ S1946

Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

NJ A2778

Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

NJ S87

Increases annual income limitation for senior and disabled citizens' eligibility for $250 property tax deduction and bases future annual income limitations on annual CPI changes.

NJ ACR137

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for eligibility to receive property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens.

NJ SCR62

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for eligibility to receive property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens.

NJ SCR55

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for eligibility to receive property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens.

NJ ACR92

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase annual income limitation for eligibility to receive property tax deduction for senior and disabled citizens.

NJ S1395

Increases annual income limitation to receive senior and disabled citizens' property tax deduction to $15,000.

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