Proposes constitutional amendment to permit Legislature to extend eligibility to receive veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouse of nonresident veteran in certain circumstances.

ACR 129 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to extend the veterans' property tax deduction to surviving spouses of veterans who were New Jersey residents at some point before or after military service, but not necessarily at the time of the veteran's death. Currently, the deduction only applies to surviving spouses who were residents of New Jersey when the veteran died. The amendment would permit the Legislature to provide this tax benefit to surviving spouses of veterans who maintained New Jersey residency prior to military service and after honorable discharge, even if they were nonresidents at the time of the veteran's death. This change would affect surviving spouses of veterans with historical New Jersey ties who no longer reside in the state. The amendment requires voter approval before taking effect.