SCR 89 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 15, 2024 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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