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AR 182

Affirms New Jersey's commitment to 22nd Amendment to United States Constitution.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Ramirez

New Jersey affirms unwavering support for the 22nd Amendment and opposes any effort to repeal or undermine presidential term limits.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · AR 182

Summary of AR 182 — Affirming New Jersey's Commitment to the 22nd Amendment

Overview

AR 182 is an introduced Assembly resolution in New Jersey, introduced on March 17, 2025 and currently referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. As a resolution (rather than a statute), it expresses the State of New Jersey’s formal stance on the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and does not, by itself, change federal or state law.

Purpose and Intent

  • To affirm New Jersey’s commitment to the 22nd Amendment.
  • To oppose any effort to repeal, weaken, or undermine the 22nd Amendment.
  • To emphasize the importance of presidential term limits as a safeguard for democratic governance and the balance of power among the three branches.

Key Provisions

  1. Be It Resolved that the General Assembly affirms its commitment to the 22nd Amendment and opposes any attempt to repeal or undermine it.
  2. Be It Further Resolved that copies of the resolution, filed with the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the President of the United States and to each member of Congress representing New Jersey.

Statement (context and rationale)

  • The statement accompanying the resolution explains that the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits the President to two elected terms.
  • It notes historical precedent (two-term tradition beginning with George Washington) and the response to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency.
  • It asserts that attempts to repeal or modify the amendment would require two-thirds approval in both Houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
  • It declares that New Jersey will not ratify any proposed amendment to overturn the 22nd Amendment.
  • It emphasizes the state’s commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and protections against the concentration of executive power.

Affected Parties

  • State government: The New Jersey General Assembly and, more broadly, the state’s stance on constitutional amendments.
  • Federal interaction: The resolution targets federal actors by directing transmission to the President and to members of Congress representing New Jersey.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 17, 2025.
  • Current Status: Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
  • As a resolution, it is largely symbolic and expresses the state’s position; there is no immediate change to state or federal law from the resolution itself.

Potential Impact and Context

  • Signals bipartisan-style support within New Jersey for maintaining presidential term limits.
  • Demonstrates state-level resistance to any efforts to repeal or alter the 22nd Amendment.
  • May influence public discourse or inform congressional consideration by highlighting New Jersey’s official stance.
  • No fiscal impact is indicated; no changes to substantive policy are proposed beyond the expression of concern and position.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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