NJ Senate to resume debate on property tax relief

The New Jersey Senate will meet again Tuesday to continue debating a property tax relief plan that the Assembly approved last week.Senators spent the entire day Monday debating the plan and decided to

News 12 Staff

Feb 6, 2007, 1:59 PM

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The New Jersey Senate will meet again Tuesday to continue debating a property tax relief plan that the Assembly approved last week.Senators spent the entire day Monday debating the plan and decided to call it a night around 11 p.m. The plan, if approved, would give an average 20-percent credit to most New Jersey homeowners. Supporters of the plan admit that it is not perfect, but it is a good first step in the right direction. The credit plan also calls for a 4-percent cap on tax increases.The next big hurdle in the entire relief plan will be a new school funding formula. However, Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) says though that part is coming along, it may not be ready in time to apply toward the school year in the fall.If the Senate approves the property tax relief plan, it will head to Corzine's desk for approval.
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