ACR 128 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Amends State Constitution to prohibit State appropriations to non-State agencies unless based upon competitive criteria or statutory process.

ACR 128 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict how New Jersey allocates state funds to non-state entities like local governments, private colleges, or community organizations. It would require that any funding for these groups must follow a competitive process, merit-based criteria, or a pre-established formula - never by directly naming a specific organization in the funding law. The amendment also mandates that any such appropriation must clearly state its specific purpose. This change would apply to all future state budget appropriations and requires voter approval to take effect.
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Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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