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NJ S271
NJ S271Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.
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Introduced
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
In Committee
01/12/2016
01/12/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows, notwithstanding the provisions of current law to the contrary, 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 highway project. The bill defines a "highway project" as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway with direct access to Atlantic City, if that project is within a 15 mile radius of the westernmost boundary of 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.
AI Summary
This bill allows, notwithstanding current law, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to enter into a contract or agreement with the State or the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority to finance a highway project. A "highway project" is defined as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway with direct access to Atlantic City, if that project is within a 15-mile radius of the westernmost boundary of the Atlantic City Tourism District. Current law requires all of CRDA's available assets and revenues to be devoted to the purposes of the Atlantic City Tourism District and community development in Atlantic City.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/12/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/271_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S0500/271_I1.PDF |
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