Amends Constitution to require legislative consent for any State approval of a trade agreement.
SCR 89 is a proposed constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey's legislature to approve any state agreement with international trade deals. It mandates that the state cannot bind itself to such agreements without legislative consent, creating four "State Legislative Points of Contact" (two from each chamber) to serve as official liaisons. The bill establishes a "Citizen’s Commission on Trade and Democracy" to hold public hearings, analyze trade agreements’ social and economic impacts, and produce reports before the legislature votes on approval. This process ensures public input and legislative oversight before the state agrees to any trade agreement affecting state laws or regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2024
Last action Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
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