S.Con.Res.57

Proposes constitutional amendment to require payments by State to State-administered retirement systems and establish in Constitution right of public employees to pension benefit; provides for enforcement of funding obligations and benefit rights.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey SCR57 proposes a constitutional amendment to mandate annual state payments to public employee pension systems and establish pension rights.

New Jersey SCR57 proposes a constitutional amendment to require the state to make annual payments to public employee pension systems and establish the right of public employees to pension benefits. The amendment responds to a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that found the state's contractual obligation to make annual pension contributions unenforceable. The amendment specifies that the state must start making full pension payments by July 1, 2023, with quarterly installments.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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