Imposes daily fine of $250 upon each member of Legislature during state of emergency due to failure to enact annual appropriations law.
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This bill proposes a daily fine of $250 for each member of the New Jersey Legislature if the state of emergency continues due to the failure to pass an annual appropriations law. The fine would be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited into the State General Fund. The bill is intended to incentivize the Legislature to enact the necessary appropriations law during a state of emergency. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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