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NJ A1174

NJ A1174
Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.


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Introduced
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), notwithstanding current law, 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 CRDA to be devoted to the purposes of the Atlantic City Tourism District and community development in Atlantic City.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/27/2016)

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