Proposes amendment to New Jersey Constitution to prohibit exclusionary zoning and clarify municipal obligations regarding affordable housing construction.
ACR 46 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit exclusionary zoning practices that block affordable housing development for low- and moderate-income residents. It directly affects New Jersey municipalities by banning zoning rules (like single-family-only restrictions) that prevent diverse housing options, without requiring towns to build affordable units themselves. The amendment clarifies that municipalities cannot use exclusionary zoning but also removes any obligation to construct or fund housing, ending lawsuits that previously forced specific housing projects. This change aims to resolve longstanding legal disputes over housing access while maintaining the state's commitment to non-discriminatory zoning. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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2 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
P
NM
Nancy Muñoz
RRepublican
Co
Al Barlas
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
John Azzariti
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Michele Matsikoudis
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
Co
Sean Kean
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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