Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of annual veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $1,250.
ACR 36 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase New Jersey's annual property tax deduction for veterans from $250 to $1,250, effective 2024. It directly affects honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses who reside in New Jersey, allowing them to deduct this larger amount from property taxes or have taxes canceled if the bill is below $1,250. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election following its passage. This change updates a long-standing provision that previously capped the deduction at $250. The bill does not alter eligibility requirements for veterans or surviving spouses.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Bergen
RRepublican
Co
Al Barlas
RRepublican
Co
Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
Co
Roy Freiman
DDemocratic
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