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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5596: "Open Space Tax Revaluation Fairness Act"; Authorizes changes to municipal open space tax by ordinance rather than referendum in certain circumstances.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 5596 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Open Space Tax Revaluation Fairness Act"; Authorizes changes to municipal open space tax by ordinance rather than referendum in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Paul KanitraPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source