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S.974

Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S974 imposes a $250 daily fine on each legislator during a state of emergency due to failure to enact an annual appropriations law.

New Jersey S974 imposes a daily fine of $250 on each member of the Legislature during a state of emergency caused by the failure to enact a general appropriation law. The fine is to be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State General Fund. This act takes effect immediately.

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State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee