SCR 60 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for Statewide initiative and referendum.

SCR 60 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand New Jersey voters' direct democracy powers. It would grant citizens the right to recall elected officials (after one year) via a 25% voter petition, propose constitutional amendments or new laws through initiative (requiring legislative action within two months or a public vote), and propose repealing laws through referendum (also requiring legislative inaction within two months). The amendment includes restrictions preventing initiatives/referendums on facility siting rules. If passed, it would directly affect all New Jersey voters by changing how they can engage with state legislation and elected officials, though the Legislature must enact implementing laws within one year. The bill is currently pending in the Senate committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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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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