S.Con.Res.43

Proposes constitutional amendment to make State trustee of public natural resources and guarantee to the people other environmental rights.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey SCR43 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee environmental rights and make the State the trustee of public natural resources.

New Jersey SCR43 proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure every person's right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, and healthy habitats. The amendment would also require the State to protect and conserve public natural resources, such as waters, air, flora, fauna, climate, and public lands, for the benefit of all people, including future generations. The State would serve as trustee of these resources, with a duty to conserve and maintain them.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

3 Yea

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1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Mar 14, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

Mar 7, 2024

1:00 PM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Mar 14, 2024

Senate

Concurrent Resolution Placed on Desk in Senate

Mar 14, 2024

Senate

Concurrent Resolution Placed on Desk in Assembly

Mar 14, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading