The proposed resolution seeks to amend the New Jersey State Constitution to allow the Legislature to extend property tax deductions to the surviving spouses of nonresident veterans under specific conditions. Currently, the Constitution provides a $250 annual property tax deduction for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses, but this amendment would enable the surviving spouse of a veteran who was not a resident of New Jersey at the time of their death to qualify for the deduction, provided the veteran had been a resident of the state for some time before and after their military service.

If approved, this amendment would ensure that surviving spouses can receive the same property tax benefits as those of veterans who were residents at the time of their death. The resolution outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters in the next general election, including the necessary publication and ballot language to inform the public about the change.