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The Star-Ledger — "Several key measures will be up for discussion Monday when committees in both houses of the New Jersey legislature convene at the Statehouse.But Republican leaders in the Democratic-controlled Assembly are fuming that the panels there won't be focusing more on the so-called property tax "tool kit" reform measures that Gov. Chris Christie has proposed to help control government costs..."
N.J. Assembly won't take up Christie's property tax reform measuresPublished: Sunday, November 07, 2010, 10:50 AM Updated: Sunday, November 07, 2010, 4:32 PM The Associated Press Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger
TRENTON — Several key measures will be up for discussion Monday when committees in both houses of the New Jersey legislature convene at the Statehouse.
But Republican leaders in the Democratic-controlled Assembly are fuming that the panels there won't be focusing more on the so-called property tax "tool kit" reform measures that Gov. Chris Christie has proposed to help control government costs.
Proponents say the reforms are needed to support recently enacted legislation that caps local spending and property tax increases at 2 percent. And GOP lawmakers want to know why Democrats are "dragging their feet" on dealing with the proposals.
Democrats dispute the GOP claims, saying in many cases more information is needed before the measures can be debated.
They also defend their progress in moving legislation.
Previous coverage:• Gov. Christie issues ultimatum to N.J. Legislature on property tax proposals• N.J. towns, cities face rise in appeals, less property tax revenue• N.J. Senate President Sweeney says bill seeking property tax cap exception for police, firefighters won't pass• N.J. lawmaker to propose bill allowing property tax hike larger than 2 percent cap
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