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NJ S809
NJ S809Modifies municipal Tourist Development Commission advertising disbursement requirement for advertising outside municipality.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill modifies the requirement for a portion of the revenues allocated to a municipality's Tourist Development Commission (commission) to be disbursed for advertising outside the municipality from 50 percent to a percentage to be determined by the commission. This modification accounts for the change in advertising as a result of the technological advancement which has occurred since the passage of this law. This bill permits the commission to determine what percentage of the appropriated revenue is adequate for advertising outside of the municipality. This would make funds available for tourist development which would otherwise be mandated for use in advertising under current law.
AI Summary
This bill modifies a requirement for municipal Tourist Development Commissions, which are bodies responsible for promoting tourism within a municipality. Previously, at least 50 percent of the funds allocated to these commissions had to be spent on advertising outside the municipality to attract visitors. This bill changes that mandate, allowing the commission itself to determine the minimum percentage of funds to be disbursed for external advertising, acknowledging that technological advancements have changed how advertising is done. This flexibility aims to make more funds available for various tourist development initiatives that might otherwise be tied up in a fixed external advertising requirement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S809 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/809_I1.HTM |
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