SCR 87 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Amends Constitution to require legislative consent for any State approval of a trade agreement.

SCR 87 is a proposed constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey’s legislature to approve any state agreement on international trade deals. It would prevent the state from binding itself to such agreements without legislative consent, directly affecting state agencies and the governor in trade negotiations. Key mechanisms include appointing four legislative liaisons to coordinate with federal officials, establishing a public commission to hold hearings on trade impacts, and mandating that agencies provide impact analyses before any vote. The legislature must then vote to authorize specific agreement terms after reviewing public input and analyses. If passed, this amendment would require voter approval at the next general election.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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