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NJ S497

NJ S497
Authorizes CRDA to finance transportation projects between Atlantic City Airport and Atlantic City Tourism District.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority ("authority") to enter into a contract or agreement with the State or the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority to provide for, or assist in, the financing of a transportation project. The bill defines a "transportation project" as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway transportation project or public transportation project which provides direct access between the Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District. Current law requires all available assets and revenues of the authority be devoted to the purposes of the Atlantic City Tourism District and community development in Atlantic City, or the enhancement of air service at the Atlantic City Airport, or the provision of transportation service between the Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to enter into contracts or agreements with state transportation agencies to finance transportation projects that provide direct access between the Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District. The bill defines a "transportation project" as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway or public transportation project that connects the airport and the tourism district, or enhances air service at the airport or transportation service between the airport and the district. The current law requires CRDA to devote its assets and revenues to the purposes of the tourism district and community development in Atlantic City, but this bill allows CRDA to use those resources to finance the specified transportation projects.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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