Proposes amendment to Constitution permitting justices and judges to engage in extra-judicial activities for compensation as permitted by court rule.

SCR 56 proposes changing New Jersey's Constitution to allow Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges to earn compensation for certain outside activities, currently prohibited under state law. The bill would let the Supreme Court establish rules for permissible activities (like speaking or writing) and cap annual earnings from these activities at 15% of a judge's salary. It specifically bans honorariums - payments for appearances, speeches, or articles directly tied to a judge's official role. This change would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment process. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee.