Proposes constitutional amendment to provide that only Legislature may determine affordable housing obligations.

SCR 25 proposes a constitutional amendment to shift authority over affordable housing requirements from courts to the New Jersey Legislature. Currently, courts determine how many affordable housing units municipalities must provide and set penalties for noncompliance. The amendment would require the Legislature alone to decide the state's affordable housing needs, the methods for meeting those needs, and any consequences for failure to comply. This change directly affects all New Jersey municipalities, as they would no longer be subject to court rulings on housing obligations. The amendment does not alter the constitutional requirement for affordable housing but changes who sets the specific rules and penalties.