Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that only Legislature may determine affordable housing obligations.

SCR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment to give the New Jersey Legislature exclusive authority over determining the state's affordable housing needs, the methods for fulfilling those needs, and penalties for noncompliance. Currently, courts (under the Mount Laurel doctrine) have played a role in setting affordable housing obligations for municipalities. If approved by voters, this amendment would shift decision-making power from the judiciary to the Legislature, removing judicial oversight of affordable housing requirements. The proposal must be submitted to voters at the next general election following legislative approval.