New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 56: Proposes amendment to Constitution permitting justices and judges to engage in extra-judicial activities for compensation as permitted by court rule.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SCR 56 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposes amendment to Constitution permitting justices and judges to engage in extra-judicial activities for compensation as permitted by court rule. Primary sponsor: John McKeon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John McKeon (Democratic).