Proposes constitutional amendment to require every bill and joint resolution introduced in Legislature to be heard in committee.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require that every bill and joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey Legislature be referred to a standing committee in the chamber where it originated and heard at a public committee meeting during the two-year legislative term. The change would apply to all legislation, including bills and joint resolutions, ensuring each receives committee review before further consideration. Currently, there is no constitutional requirement for bills to be heard at committee meetings, so this amendment would establish a new procedural step in the legislative process. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election occurring more than three months after final agreement by the legislature.