New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 R · 5 D cosponsors

SCR 96 — Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.

Last action — ASM COPY ON DESK

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    2 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill increases veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.

This bill proposes an amendment to New Jersey's Constitution that would raise the property tax deduction for veterans. The increase would happen gradually, reaching $2,500 by the year 2028.

What this means for you
  • Veterans: This means a significantly larger tax deduction for veterans over the next four years.
  • Small Business: {}
  • Surviving Spouses: Surviving spouses of veterans will also benefit from the increased property tax deduction.

Summary

Veterans' property tax deduction-increase from $250 to $2,500 over four years

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 10, 2026

Action History

  1. ASM COPY ON DESK

  2. SEN COPY ON DESK

  3. REP/SCA 2RS

  4. INT 1RS REF SBA

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (105)

105 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SBA

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 3001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Not Voting
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 96 do?
Veterans' property tax deduction-increase from $250 to $2,500 over four years
Who sponsors SCR 96?
SCR 96 is sponsored by Johnson, Gordon M., O'Scanlon, Declan J., Holzapfel, James W., Singleton, Troy (Democrat), Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican), Space, Parker (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Singer, Robert W. (Republican), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican), Gopal, Vin (Democrat), Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), and Tiver, Latham (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 96?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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