NJ
New Jersey Senate Bill SR108

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SR108

Introduced
9/19/24  

Caption

Encourages residents of NJ to treat one another civilly amid period of increased political violence.

Impact

The resolution calls on citizens to engage in more courteous interactions, proposing that a collective effort towards kindness can foster goodwill throughout New Jersey. It argues that enhancing civility can alleviate stress and improve daily life for residents, thus contributing positively to society at large. Furthermore, it positions civility not as a legal requirement but as a cultural aspiration that the community should strive for, especially in the face of frustrations that arise from everyday living in densely populated areas.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 108 was introduced in New Jersey to encourage residents to treat one another with civility, especially amid increasing political violence in recent years. The resolution references historical incidents of political violence, including the attacks on U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords and former President Donald Trump, highlighting the urgent need for civility in public discourse. It emphasizes that civility is rooted in a sense of community and mutual respect among individuals, drawing parallels with the ideas of Aristotle, who viewed civility as a form of friendship.

Contention

While the resolution is primarily an appeal for a cultural shift in behavior, it does implicitly address broader political dynamics. By condemning acts of political violence, it pushes elected representatives to set positive examples, thereby highlighting the lawmakers' responsibility in influencing public behavior. The resolution suggests a non-partisan approach to building a respectful community, yet it acknowledges that political rhetoric has aggravated tensions, positioning the resolution as both a reflective and forward-looking statement regarding political and social interactions in New Jersey.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ HR481

Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

NJ SR50

Encourages NJ residents to "Shop Main Street."

NJ SR47

Encourages NJ residents to "Shop Main Street."

NJ SR288

A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.

NJ HR548

Encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible electoral process.

NJ HR498

Condemning the surge in antisemitic violence in the United States and reaffirming support for the safety and civil rights of Jewish Americans.

NJ SR174

A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

NJ HR519

Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.

NJ HR441

Condemning the authoritarian repression of the Belarusian democracy movement by the Lukashenka regime and calling for the release of all political prisoners as well as free and fair elections.

NJ SR54

Designates November 13, 2019 as "Day of Civility" in NJ.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.