Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
If approved by voters, this amendment would enable changes to New Jersey's property tax law, which may have significant implications for taxpayers throughout the state. It would allow for both the repeal or amendment of existing statutes and the enactment of new ones as deemed necessary by the convention. This represents a substantial shift, as it broadens the scope of what could be proposed by the convention beyond mere constitutional amendments, allowing for a comprehensive reform of tax-related legislation.
SCR96 proposes a temporary constitutional amendment to the New Jersey Constitution that would empower a convened constitutional convention to reform the state's property taxation system. This amendment allows the convention to propose both constitutional amendments and necessary statutory changes to implement those amendments. The proposal aims to create a more flexible and responsive legal framework to address property tax reform in New Jersey.
Notably, this bill outlines that any statutory changes must be approved through a ballot measure, requiring clear communication and support from the electorate. There may be points of contention surrounding the mechanisms of the convention, how delegates are chosen, and the specific proposals that could emerge from the convention. This could introduce political debates around the legitimacy and representation within the convention, as well as concerns about the potential ramifications of rapid changes to existing legislation.