S 545 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.

This bill imposes a $250 daily fine on each New Jersey legislator during a declared state of emergency caused by the legislature's failure to pass the annual appropriations law. The fine applies for each day (or part of a day) the budget remains unenacted, with payments directed to the State Treasurer for the General Fund. It targets all legislators collectively and takes immediate effect upon enactment. The provision aims to incentivize timely budget passage under constitutional requirements.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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