Committees · 2004–2005 Session
Tourism and Gaming
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 1st District
Democrat · 22nd District
Republican · 2nd District
Republican · 30th District
Democrat · 18th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session.
Bills sent61
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out44%
27 of 61; 1 moved on without a report, 33 stopped in committee
Time in committee24 days
most between 0 and 100 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–202791 bills
reported 16% · typically 76 days, most 0–102 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–202596 bills
reported 27% · typically 56 days, most 17–128 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2022–202371 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 4–199 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2020–202198 bills
reported 15% · typically 58 days, most 28–194 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2018–2019116 bills
reported 18% · typically 35 days, most 21–81 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2016–2017111 bills
reported 27% · typically 48 days, most 26–127 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2014–2015124 bills
reported 21% · typically 81 days, most 21–140 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200962 bills
reported 29% · typically 4 days, most 0–31 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2006–200742 bills
reported 24% · typically 20 days, most 4–84 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2004–200561 bills
reported 44% · typically 24 days, most 0–100 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2002–200343 bills
reported 28% · typically 17 days, most 7–56 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2004–2005 Session, newest first.
61 bills
Assembly Bill 4359 · Authorizes creation of sports and entertainment districts and imposition of additional taxes therein to finance development of sports and entertainment facilities.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4447 · Establishes Cultural and Heritage Tourism Task Force. *
Sent December 5, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4462 · Revises regulation of horse racing in regard to future wagers, minimum wagers, unclaimed vouchers, lost tickets, certain simulcast races, and nonresident account wagering.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4463 · Makes various changes to Casino Control Act.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4464 · Establishes Internet gambling public awareness campaign.
Sent December 5, 2005 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4141 · Creates more specific gambling offenses connected with fights between animals under the animal cruelty laws; establishes minimum jail time for first offenders.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4389 · Establishes Department of Tourism and the Arts as principal department in Executive Branch of State government.
Sent November 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4327 · Revises distribution of Casino Simulcasting Special Fund.
Sent June 30, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4270 · Establishes fund to reimburse medical expenses of professional boxers; increases boxing ticket receipts tax.
Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4271 · Increases percentage of parimutuel pool for horse races at certain racetracks that is dedicated to support of N. J.'s thoroughbred breeding industry.
Sent June 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4256 · Provides for a binding referendum on construction of a new Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands sports and entertainment complex; appropriates $5,000.
Sent June 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4109 · Repeals State and local hotel and motel occupancy taxes and voids existing municipal implementing ordinances.
Sent May 16, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2309 · Authorizes New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to establish the New Jersey Hall of Fame within the Meadowlands complex. *
Sent May 12, 2005 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4050 · Supplemental appropriation of $500,000 for compulsive gambling treatment and education.
Sent May 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4051 · Requires instruction on compulsive gambling to be included as part of Core Curriculum Content Standards; allows lottery funds to be expended for compulsive gambling education; appropriates $500,000.
Sent May 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4052 · Increases funding for compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment programs.
Sent May 5, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4055 · The "New Jersey Tourism Restructuring Act."
Sent May 5, 2005 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3934 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize 5,000 video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack; preserves Casino Revenue Fund at FY2005 level; provides for benefits to horse racing industry.
Sent March 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3889 · Authorizes New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to establish the New Jersey Hall of Fame within the Meadowlands Complex. *
Sent March 1, 2005 · Reported out after 100 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3761 · Clarifies coverage for compensation insurance purchased by NJ Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board for certain standardbred horsemen.
Sent February 7, 2005 · Reported out after 122 days · did not pass the General Assembly
41 more
Assembly Bill 3556 · Directs Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to authorize use of certain electronic devices in conducting bingo; increases bingo prize amounts and authorizes commission to change prize amounts.
Sent December 2, 2004 · Reported out after 151 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3487 · Prohibits Governor, Legislators and members of CRDA from holding any financial interest in casino licensees or applicants, or their holding or intermediary companies. *
Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3493 · Permits in-person wagering at casinos on results of professional sports events, subject to voter approval.
Sent November 8, 2004 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 1749 · Increases penalties for large-scale promotion of gambling.
Sent October 25, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 1750 · Creates crime of leader of a gambling promotion network.
Sent October 25, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3425 · Prohibits operation of motor vehicles on motor vehicle race tracks in the State located within one-mile radius of residential housing and use of public address systems at such race tracks between certain hours on certain days.
Sent October 21, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 32 days
Assembly Bill 3420 · Directs State Athletic Control Board to provide for a medical insurance plan for certain professional boxers and to promote professional boxing.
Sent October 18, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3283 · Adds member to Casino Revenue Fund Advisory Commission.
Sent September 27, 2004 · Reported out after 66 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3290 · Requires certain safety measures at certain swimming pools.
Sent September 27, 2004 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3214 · Concerns regulation of certain agreements between casino and casino service industry licensees.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3217 · Revises eligibility criteria for two CRDA-administered programs: Atlantic City Expansion Fund and Urban Revitalization Act.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3247 · Distinguishes campgrounds from private residential leasehold communities.
Sent September 23, 2004 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2989 · Increases terms of various casino industry licenses and revises procedure for testing and approval of slot machines.
Sent June 7, 2004 · Reported out after 108 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2895 · Extends workers' compensation coverage under NJ Horse Racing Injury Compensation Board to thoroughbred exercise riders in certain circumstances.
Sent May 24, 2004 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2883 · Requires funding of casino regulation during period when annual appropriations act is not in effect.
Sent May 20, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2854 · Requires that all work under State Lottery contract for design or manufacture of instant game tickets be performed in U.S.
Sent May 17, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2754 · Amends the definition of "tourism lodging" in the "Tourism Improvement and Development District Act."
Sent May 10, 2004 · Moved on without a report after 38 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2489 · Prohibits imposition of the corporation business tax on certain foreign corporations that only carry passengers into and out of the State in a motor vehicle or motorbus.
Sent March 11, 2004 · Reported out after 63 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2385 · Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct environmental impact study and traffic management and impact study on any proposal to redevelop meadowlands arena site.
Sent February 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2409 · Provides a credit under the corporation business tax and gross income tax for the cost of certified tourism investment projects.
Sent February 24, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2164 · Alters minimum live thoroughbred horse racing date schedule required for off-track and account wagering licensure.
Sent February 19, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2165 · Extends eligibility for thoroughbred breeder awards, in certain circumstances, to owners and breeders of New Jersey horses that win purse money in out-of-State races.
Sent February 19, 2004 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2051 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,200,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund grant to Wildwood City to construct new Pedestrian Boulevard Connector from Pacific Avenue to the boardwalk.
Sent February 9, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2232 · Concerns leasing of NJ Sports and Exposition Authority's racetracks; allows authority to assign off-track and account wagering licenses; revises minimum thoroughbred race date requirements; provides for additional board members appointed by presiding of
Sent February 9, 2004 · Reported out after 126 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1934 · Establishes the Travel and Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund.
Sent January 26, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1936 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support New Jersey promotion activities and programs.
Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 108 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1947 · Requires NJ Division of Travel and Tourism to report to Governor and Legislature every six months on status of tourism industry.
Sent January 26, 2004 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 174 · Establishes New Jersey Travel and Tourism Commission; appropriates $20 million for welcome center.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 176 · Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to fund grant to Wildwood City to construct new Pedestrian Boulevard Connector from Pacific Avenue to the boardwalk.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 390 · Supplemental appropriation of $2 million to NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission for tourism promotion and grants to regional tourism councils.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 392 · Establishes New Jersey Travel and Tourism Commission.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 429 · Authorizes Casino Control Commission to permit Atlantic City casinos to offer Internet casino gambling.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 473 · Expands duties of racing commission to include advocacy of growth, development and promotion of horse racing.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 569 · Regulates assignment of slot machine annuity jackpot periodic payments; provides for offset of annuity jackpots for child support arrearages. **
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 643 · Directs the State Lottery Commission to establish video lottery at not more than three horse racetracks; provides for NJ Casino Control Commission and NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement oversight.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 644 · Revises statutes regulating bingo, raffles and amusement games.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 645 · Revises "Off-track and Account Wagering Act".
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 904 · Permits minors to assist in conduct of bingo games and raffles. *
Sent January 13, 2004 · Reported out after 300 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1115 · Permits certain nonprofit organizations to conduct an unlimited number of certain raffles without payment of fees.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1126 · Authorizes Casino Control Commission to permit Atlantic City casinos to accept wagers from remote locations on live games conducted in their casinos.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1577 · Requires State Lottery Commission to report total revenue from sale of lottery tickets in each municipality.
Sent January 13, 2004 · Stopped in committee after 0 days