SCR 43 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to invalidate certain court decisions.

SCR 43 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the New Jersey Legislature to invalidate court decisions it deems inconsistent with the constitution's original intent or its own legislative intent. The amendment requires courts to interpret the constitution based on the people's original understanding (not expanding or restricting provisions) and prohibits courts from ordering government spending without legislative consent. If the Legislature determines a court decision violates these rules, it could invalidate the decision - fully or partially - through a two-thirds vote in both chambers via a concurrent resolution. This would primarily affect court rulings on issues like school funding, land use, and government spending authority, shifting power from courts to elected lawmakers. The proposal must be approved by voters in a statewide election after legislative passage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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