The General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, Appellant v. Brendan T. Byrne

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court held that the Legislative Oversight Act's broad legislative veto provision is unconstitutional because it violates the state Constitution's separation of powers and Presentment Clause, thereby invalidating the Act. The Court emphasized that while limited legislative oversight may be permissible, the all‑inclusive veto unconstitutionally intrudes on executive law‑making and enforcement functions.