Requires ballot question on approval of State bond issue to disclose total amount of debt of State or other entity, debt service on which is funded through annual State appropriation.
This bill requires that when New Jersey voters approve state bond issues (which create state debt), the ballot statement must include the total current debt amount owed by the state, state agencies, and other entities that rely on annual state funding to pay interest and principal. It affects voters deciding on bond proposals by mandating this disclosure appear on ballots. The requirement specifies the debt figure must be current as of June 30 of the previous year, ensuring voters see the full financial context before approving new debt.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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