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NJ SCR130
NJ SCR130Proposes constitutional amendment authorizing Legislature to establish casino gaming at Monmouth Park Racetrack and Meadowlands Racetrack; dedicates State's revenues.
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Introduced
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This constitutional amendment would allow the Legislature to establish casino games at the Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands racetracks. Upon approval of this amendment, the Legislature may pass a law prescribing the specific kind, restrictions, and control of operations of such casino games. The State's share of revenues derived from casino games at these two locations would be dedicated to the following purposes: 45 percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for reductions in property taxes; 20 percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for extraordinary special education aid; 10 percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for the State pension systems; 10 percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for cost-of-living adjustments for retired State employees; 10 percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for the support of Atlantic City tourism; and five percent of such revenues would be dedicated to provide funding for the running and harness horse racing industry in this State, as the Legislature will provide by law. The types and number of casino games which may be conducted at these racetracks, and the taxes imposed these games, will be determined by the Legislature by passing a new law.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would authorize the New Jersey Legislature to establish casino gaming at two specific racetracks: Monmouth Park and Meadowlands. If approved by voters, the Legislature would have the power to define the types of casino games, establish regulatory controls, and impose taxes on these gaming operations. The proposed amendment specifies a detailed revenue allocation plan: 45% of casino gaming revenues would be dedicated to property tax reductions, 20% would fund extraordinary special education aid, 10% would support state pension systems, another 10% would provide cost-of-living adjustments for retired state employees, 10% would support Atlantic City tourism, and the remaining 5% would be allocated to the running and harness horse racing industry. Currently, casino gaming is only permitted in Atlantic City, so this amendment would expand gambling options to these two racetrack locations. The resolution requires that the proposed amendment be submitted to voters at the next general election, with specific ballot language explaining the proposed changes and their potential impacts.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR130 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/130_I1.HTM |
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