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NJ S3101

NJ S3101
Authorizes CRDA to finance transportation projects between Atlantic City Airport and Atlantic City Tourism District.


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Introduced
10/18/2018
In Committee
10/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill authorizes 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 transportation project. The bill defines a "transportation project" as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway transportation project or public transportation project which provides direct access between the Atlantic City Airport and 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, or the enhancement of air service at the Atlantic City Airport, or the provision of transportation service between the Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to enter into contracts or agreements with the Department of Transportation, New Jersey Transit Corporation, South Jersey Transportation Authority, or New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority to finance transportation projects that provide direct access between the Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District. The bill defines a "transportation project" as the planning, acquisition, engineering, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of any highway or public transportation project that connects the airport and the tourism district, or enhances air service at the airport or provides transportation service between the two. The bill allows CRDA to use its available assets and revenues for these transportation projects, in addition to the purposes of the Atlantic City Tourism District and community development.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 10/18/2018)

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