Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights.
ACR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental right for all New Jersey residents to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, and protected natural habitats. It would require the state to act as a trustee for public natural resources - such as water, air, forests, and public lands - ensuring these are preserved for both current and future generations. The amendment specifies these environmental rights are "self-executing," meaning they would take effect immediately without needing additional laws, and would exist alongside existing legal protections. If approved by voters, this would become part of New Jersey's Constitution, directly affecting all residents and imposing a duty on the state to protect these resources.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024
Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
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2 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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State
District
P
Bill Spearman
DDemocratic
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
Co
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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