Proposes Constitutional amendment to limit exercise of eminent domain to acquisition of land for essential public purposes.

SCR 69 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict New Jersey's government from using eminent domain (taking private property) except for specific "essential public purposes." It would define these purposes as utility/transportation corridors, schools, airports, prisons, waste facilities, sewage treatment, health facilities, and recreation areas - while explicitly removing the current allowance for taking property to eliminate "blighted areas." This change would prevent government from seizing private land for urban redevelopment projects under the "blight" exception, though it would still permit tax exemptions for private developers involved in such projects. The amendment requires voter approval after passing both legislative chambers.