GOP Assembly members are fuming that panels won't be focusing on 'tool kit'
A March 2010 file photo of the Assembly Chamber.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:
• Video: Democrats put monkey wrench in Chris Christie's tool kit; Gov picks up a hammer
• 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. lawmaker to propose bill allowing property tax hike larger than 2 percent cap