New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR96

Introduced
2/14/22  

Caption

Changes membership of Budget and Labor Committees; clarifies that bill or resolution may be listed on committee agenda for purposes of amendment.

Impact

In terms of its impact on state laws, AR96 amends existing Assembly Rules, specifically Rules 10:1, 10:9, and 10:12, to clarify protocols regarding committee operations. The modifications allow for more structured agendas and incorporate stipulations about how bills may be listed for consideration and amendment. This could lead to a more orderly legislative process, enabling members to better prepare for discussions and reducing the time spent on procedural issues during assembly sessions. Enhanced clarity in rules is expected to streamline the amendment process and potentially increase legislative productivity.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 96 (AR96) introduces significant changes to the structure and operational procedures of the New Jersey General Assembly's committees. Specifically, the resolution adds an additional member to both the Budget Committee and the Labor Committee. This enhancement in committee membership aims to promote more comprehensive debate and input during the legislative process, particularly concerning financial and labor matters, which are crucial to the state's governance and economy. The resolution thus reflects an intention to bolster legislative efficiency and representation within these critical committees.

Contention

While the bill is likely to receive general support for its intent to improve committee functionality, some members might express concerns regarding the increased size of the committees. There may be contention about the balance of political representation on these committees and concerns about whether the added member will change the dynamics of discussions or dilute effectiveness in decision-making. Moreover, the procedural changes could face scrutiny regarding their implementation and any unforeseen consequences in future legislative sessions. Overall, AR96 seeks to address operational challenges within the General Assembly, but as with any legislative change, the effects will need continuous evaluation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ HR1

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for public hearings, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table and for previous question.

NJ HR21

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for questions of order, for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for members' and employees' expenses, for order of business, for general appropriation bill and non-preferred bills, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for hospital and home appropriations or acquiring lands of the Commonwealth, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for Committee on Rules, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table, for previous question, for members required to be present and vote and for financial interests in gaming entities, providing for vote by designation and further providing for Committee on Ethics.

NJ HB0494

Boards and Committee Amendments

NJ HR21

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

NJ HB1801

To Reorganize The Standing Committees And The Subject Matter Interim Committees Of The House Of Representatives; To Rename The Joint Committee On Energy And The Joint Interim Committee On Energy.

NJ HR2

Adopting, with exceptions, the General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives (2021-2022) as the Rules of the House of Representatives for Special Session No. 1 (2023), further providing for debate, for time of meeting, for order of business, for standing committees, for powers and duties of standing committees and for Committee on Rules.

NJ HB1573

To Reorganize The Standing Committees And The Subject Matter Interim Committees Of The House Of Representatives.

NJ AR1

Organizes the General Assembly for the Two Hundred and Twentieth Legislature, amends Assembly Rules 4:2, 10:1, and 10:3, and re-establishes the Special Committee on Infrastructure and Natural Resources.

NJ AR205

Increases number of bills or resolutions that may be prefiled to 100 and permits withdrawal of certain bills and resolutions.

NJ SR16

Provides for the effects of interim membership on certain statutory committees.

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