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ACR 141

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and occupied by surviving spouse of first responder who dies while performing regular or assigned duties.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Hutchison and 2 co-sponsors

Acr 141 would create a constitutional basis for a property tax exemption on the surviving spouse’s primary residence for first responders who die in the line of duty.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · ACR 141

Summary of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 141

What the bill is

  • ACR 141 is an Assembly concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to provide a property tax exemption for the primary residence owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of a first responder who dies while performing regular or assigned duties.
  • The measure is introduced as a constitutional amendment, not as immediate statutory change.

Key purpose

  • To create a mechanism that would reduce the property tax burden on the primary residence of certain surviving spouses, specifically those of first responders who die in the line of duty.

How it would work (high-level)

  • The bill would amend the New Jersey Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption for a surviving spouse's primary residence.
  • Details such as the eligibility criteria, the size or duration of the exemption, and any conditions would be defined in the constitutional language and any implementing legislation if the amendment is approved by voters.
  • As an introduced measure, the exact terms are not specified in the provided text.

Who would be affected

  • Surviving spouses of first responders (e.g., police, firefighters, EMS personnel) who own and occupy the couple’s/individual’s primary residence at the time of the first responder’s death in the line of duty.
  • The exemption would apply to the property taxes on that primary residence.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Assembly on September 12, 2024.
  • Referral: Referred to the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.
  • Legislative process: As a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, it would require approval by both houses of the Legislature and subsequent voter approval in a statewide referendum to become effective.
  • Related legislation: SCR 100 is the companion bill in the Senate.

Related and contextual notes

  • The bill is identified as a concurrent resolution (ACR 141) and has a companion in the Senate (SCR 100).
  • The proposed amendment would be subject to voter approval; until then, there is no change to current law.
  • The fiscal and administrative impact would depend on the final constitutional language and any implementing statutes adopted after voter approval.

Summary takeaway

ACR 141 seeks to provide a constitutional basis for a property tax exemption on the primary residence of the surviving spouse of a first responder who dies in the line of duty, with specifics to be determined through the constitutional amendment language and any implementing legislation if approved by voters. The measure was introduced in the Assembly on September 12, 2024, and has a Senate companion (SCR 100).

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

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