Sweeney Praises Supreme Court Decision Affirming the Legislature’s Constitutional Authority on Job Banding

TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement in response to the state Supreme Court’s decision affirming the Legislature’s authority to veto administrative actions that violate state laws by preventing the implementation of the Job Banding Rule:

“This is an important decision in support of workers’ rights and the constitutional authority of the New Jersey Legislature.

“The Supreme Court’s decision that prevents an administration from violating the intent of the Legislature with an unauthorized ‘job banding rule’ is significant for the rights of workers, but it is also a decision with farther reaching constitutional implications. The ruling reaffirms the balance of power that is vital to democracy and it reinforces the basic principle that the laws of New Jersey must be honored by the executive branch of government. It demonstrates once again that departments and agencies cannot ignore or invalidate the Legislature’s intent.”