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This bill authorizes tax credits for certain sports and entertainment projects, aiming to boost New Jersey's economy by supporting the development and renovation of facilities that host events and attract visitors. It defines a "sports and entertainment project" as the renovation of a facility with a seating capacity of at least 15,000 that has been operating for at least 15 years in a first-class city with an international airport, and requires a project cost of at least $50 million. The bill allows these projects to be completed in phases and establishes an "eligibility period" for claiming tax credits, during which developers must meet certain conditions. It also introduces a "project financing gap" concept, which is the portion of total project costs that cannot be covered by other funding sources after the developer contributes at least 20% of the total cost. The bill mandates workforce development agreements, community benefits agreements with public input, and adherence to prevailing wage rates for construction and building services workers. Furthermore, it amends existing law to include these sports and entertainment projects within the overall cap on tax credits awarded under various state economic development programs, including the New Jersey Aspire Program and Emerge Program, and allows the Director of the Division of Taxation to purchase unused tax credits from these projects.

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