New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 637: Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 637 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes proportional property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans having a service-connected permanent disability and proclaims that the State shall reimburse municipalities for cost of exemption. Primary sponsor: Brian Bergen (Republican). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bergen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Chris DePhillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Don Guardian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Azzariti Jr., John V., M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Erik Peterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee