Committees · 2016–2017 Session
Tourism, Gaming and the Arts
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 28th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Republican · 2nd District
Democrat · 3rd District
Republican · 12th District
Democrat · 37th District
Democrat · 1st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2016–2017 Session.
Bills sent111
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out27%
30 of 111; 81 stopped in committee
Time in committee48 days
most between 26 and 127 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 2016–2017 Session, newest first.
111 bills
Assembly Bill 5181 · Limits State Lottery drawings to two per day per game.
Sent August 24, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5126 · Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared.
Sent July 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4973 · Reallocates portion of tourism fee proceeds in eligible municipality to organization empowered to operate convention center facilities whose mission includes convention and group sales and marketing.
Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4941 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish Jewish Heritage Trail.
Sent June 5, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4715 · Provides tax relief for State horseracing industry; establishes racetrack property tax reimbursement program and corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for certain expenses paid by permit holders and qualified racehorse owners.
Sent March 20, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4441 · Authorizes prohibition, or licensure and regulation, of rental of certain space for accommodation of transient guests. *
Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4587 · Imposes State sales and use tax and hotel and motel occupancy fee on transient accommodations; authorizes various municipal taxes and fees on transient accommodations.
Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 1059 · Permits amusement games license to be issued to holder of alcoholic beverage special concessionaire permit at certain airports; allows licensees to offer electronic amusements under certain circumstances.*
Sent February 15, 2017 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4541 · Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.
Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4462 · Permits amusement games license to be issued to holder of alcoholic beverage special concessionaire permit at certain airports; allows licensees to offer electronic amusements under certain circumstances.
Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4464 · Permits conduct of punch-board games under raffle license.
Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 48 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4322 · Authorizes skill-based video games to be played at horse racetracks.
Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4298 · Provides certain workers' compensation insurance coverage only to thoroughbred jockeys and standardbred drivers; allows use of competitive bidding process for professional service contracts.
Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4303 · Removes and repeals all prohibitions, permits, licenses, and authorizations concerning wagers on professional, collegiate, or amateur sport contests or athletic events.
Sent October 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4254 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at horse racetracks, subject to voter approval; dedicates proceeds to General Fund, education, and horse racing industry.
Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4255 · Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.*
Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4256 · Authorizes poker to be played in poker rooms at horse racetracks in this State.
Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4257 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission to allow off-track wagering facilities to retain certain out-of-State wagering proceeds for direct distribution to permit holders.
Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4258 · Authorizes skill-based games to be played at horse racetracks in this State.
Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4259 · Authorizes horse derby game to be played at horse racetracks in this State.
Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
91 more
Senate Bill 2575 · Disqualifies casino license applicant for five-year period if person substantially closed casino property in State; revokes license; reinstates license eligibility under certain circumstances.*
Sent October 20, 2016 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 4246 · Decreases annual thoroughbred race dates to 50 minimum upon written consent from New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.
Sent October 13, 2016 · Reported out after 53 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4218 · Requires New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to defer lease payment due by racetrack lessees for three years under certain circumstances.
Sent October 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4197 · Establishes "New Jersey Racetrack Growth and Development Fund" on behalf of eligible lessees of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
Sent September 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4187 · Disqualifies casino license applicant for five-year period if person substantially closed casino property in State; revokes license; reinstates license eligibility under certain circumstances.*
Sent September 19, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4070 · Establishes arts program for acquisition and display of visual artwork by New Jersey artists in State House and Annex.
Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4099 · Removes New Jersey Racing Commission from boards and commissions subject to reimbursement cap imposed in annual appropriations act providing continuation of funding by horse racing industry.
Sent September 15, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4112 · Requires Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to regulate amusement games using crane or claw machines.
Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 2090 · Increases minimum annual amounts for appropriation for certain arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes from hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues.
Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4048 · Imposes sales and use tax, transient accommodation fee, and authorizes local transient accommodation tax on charges for providing space for accommodation of transient guests in certain residences in this State.
Sent September 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2370 · Authorizes operation of lottery courier services.
Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4011 · Designates USS New Jersey as New Jersey State Ship.
Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 98 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 971 · Eliminates requirement that at least one of two licenses issued under small-scale and staged casino facility pilot program must be staged casino facility license; permits these facilities to be located in renovated buildings.
Sent June 30, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3904 · Authorizes operation of lottery courier services.
Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 172 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3876 · Reduces minimum age to gamble in casino or simulcasting facility to 18 years of age.
Sent June 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3532 · Provides for regulation of fantasy sports activities in New Jersey. *
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 301 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3538 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish Internet webpage promoting and advertising ecological and agricultural tourist attractions on division's website.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3555 · Increases minimum annual amounts for appropriation for certain arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes from hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues.
Sent April 4, 2016 · Reported out after 185 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3439 · Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3455 · Allows certain State Lottery functions to be conducted for seven days during state of emergency due to failure to enact general appropriation law.
Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3371 · Eliminates requirement that at least one of two licenses issued under small-scale and staged casino facility pilot program must be staged casino facility license; permits these facilities to be located in renovated buildings.
Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3374 · Permits persons at racetracks, off-track wagering facilities, and casino simulcasting facilities to place instant racing wagers.
Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3391 · Authorizes account wagering licensee to accept wagers from residents of eligible United States jurisdictions through account wagering system via electronic means such as internet.
Sent March 3, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3111 · Requires consideration of ecotourism when evaluating and ranking applications by local government units or qualifying tax exempt nonprofit organizations for acquisition or development of lands for recreation and conservation purposes.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3220 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Monmouth Park racetrack, upon voter approval; dedicates one-third net proceeds to General Fund, one-third to State education aid, and one-third to horse racing industry.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3226 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement, in consultation with New Jersey Racing Commission, to establish and oversee slot machine gambling operations at horse racetracks.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3228 · Allows permitholder that leases Meadowlands Racetrack from New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct wagering on simulcast horse races at sports, retail, and entertainment development at Meadowlands Complex, subject to agreement and approvals.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3236 · Increases from 3.2% to 5% percentage of certain dedicated purse moneys used for horsemen aid programs and the association from Standardbred racing at private racetracks.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3238 · Permits volunteer fire company or volunteer first aid or rescue squad licensed to conduct bingo games to use public building for operation of bingo games under certain circumstances.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3242 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Freehold Raceway, upon voter approval; dedicates one-third net proceeds to General Fund, one-third to State education aid, and one-third to horse racing industry.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3245 · Authorizes placement of patron-operated lottery terminals at running and harness horse racetracks.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3251 · Authorizes slot machine gambling to be conducted at horse racetracks; dedicates State's share of revenues for open space preservation.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3252 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement to establish and oversee slot machine gambling operations at horse racetracks; dedicates revenues derived therefrom as State aid for education.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3312 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.
Sent February 22, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2798 · Requires Internet gaming affiliates to be licensed as casinos; prohibits waiver of licensing requirements.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 107 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2801 · Requires NJ State Council on Arts to establish "Artist District" designation and select certain municipalities or areas within municipalities for such designation.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2803 · Requires casino licensee to apply every five years for casino license renewal.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2805 · Requires DMVA to develop online historic tour identifying locations of war battles and places of significance to war efforts in State.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 233 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2806 · Imposes 66% tax on gross gaming revenue from wagering at casino outside Atlantic City; provides distributions to State General Fund and CRDA.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2809 · Imposes 66% tax on gross gaming revenue from wagering at Meadowlands Complex casino; provides distributions to State General Fund, CRDA, and Hackensack Meadowlands Tax Sharing Stabilization Fund.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2811 · Requires each casino licensee conducting Internet gaming in this State to prominently advertise name of its Atlantic City casino on its Internet gaming websites and advertisements.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 107 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2936 · Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3041 · Clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities of horse boarding businesses in New Jersey.
Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2580 · The "Seaside Lodging and Rental District Act"; imposes tax on certain lodging properties for tourism promotion therein.
Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2280 · Increases from 17 to 21 public members of New Jersey State Council on the Arts; requires members to be residents of NJ; imposes specific criteria for four new members initially appointed.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2324 · Authorizes special "We Support the Arts" license plates with proceeds to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 18 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2464 · Establishes State park passport to promote outdoor recreation, education, and visitation to State parks, forests, and historic sites.
Sent February 4, 2016 · Reported out after 119 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 172 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack, subject to voter approval.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 173 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands racetrack, upon voter approval; dedicates 1/3 net proceeds to General Fund, 1/3 to State education aid, and 1/3 to horse racing industry.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 176 · Establishes certain specifications for NJ Sports and Exposition Authority sale or lease of Meadowlands Racetrack.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 186 · Limits political contributions by hedge funds and private equity funds that invest in casinos or in which State funds are invested.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 187 · Reduces dollar amount of full outstanding debt issue that exempts casino institutional investor from requirement to maintain qualifications.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 188 · Caps at 35 percent share of State public employee pension and annuity funds portfolio that may be invested in combination of hedge funds, private equity, commodities, and real estate.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 256 · Permits municipalities to reject proposed off-track wagering facility; removes five-year tax exemption, abatement, or payment in-lieu-of taxes for off-track wagering facilities.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 298 · Provides that Secretary of State, as leader of tourism and economic development, will have authority to designate and prepare special commemorative day, week, month, or year for the State.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 422 · Requires State Lottery Commission to issue licenses for operation and playing of keno games in certain bars and restaurants.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 438 · Creates nine-member "New Jersey Casino Oversight Consolidation Commission."
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 621 · Permits bowling alleys, including alleys licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, to conduct amusement games.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 274 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 814 · Makes Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund appropriation of $250,000 for restoration and maintenance of A.J. Meerwald.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 871 · Increases number of days per month bingo licensee may conduct bingo games.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 274 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 872 · Requires fantasy sports provider to adopt policy prohibiting its employees from playing fantasy sports.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 127 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 893 · Prohibits smoking at public parks and beaches.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 993 · Establishes NJ Business and the Arts Commission to promote art Statewide.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1001 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to develop and promote NJ Heritage Weekend.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1036 · Reduces State hotel and motel occupancy fee from five to two percent starting FY2011; preserves dedication.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1085 · Provides temporary exemption from sales and use tax for rental of certain hotel rooms.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1094 · Requires appropriation of revenues collected in excess of amount anticipated for fiscal year for State hotel and motel occupancy fee for additional allocation among certain cultural, historical, and tourism-related programs and activities.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1095 · Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1100 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement to prohibit certain deed restrictions limiting use of casino hotel facility properties.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1101 · Limits number of casino licenses issued to person.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1102 · Provides casino licensee must repay any grants received from State entity when casino hotel facility is not sold at fair market value and used for casino gambling.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1103 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to advertise and promote tours of breweries in the State.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1104 · Provides gross income tax credit for income derived from certain live performances contracted for and rendered by A-list performing artists within the Atlantic City Tourism District on a recurring basis and within the State.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1105 · Requires reimbursement of certain Casino Reinvestment Development Authority grants and payment of those grants to Atlantic County for property tax relief.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1106 · Requires certain funds paid to CRDA to be awarded to Atlantic County for property tax relief.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1174 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1327 · Permits municipality to use proceeds of beach access fees for areas near beach facilities that are significantly affected by beach tourism; requires municipality to provide explanation of expenditures on website.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1338 · Establishes Office of Tourism Research; requires specific measures concerning tourism advertising, marketing, research, and tourism-related business training.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1407 · Establishes Commission on State-owned Historic Sites in Department of State, transfers administration of State-owned historic sites to commission, and transfers historic preservation programs from DEP to Department of State.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1431 · Authorizes Division of Travel and Tourism to accept gifts and grants to promote NJ tourism.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1432 · Authorizes NJ Historical Commission to establish program to promote developing historic projects on website and collect donations for projects on behalf of historic site or organization.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1433 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism and NJ Historical Commission to provide volunteer opportunities on Internet website.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1550 · Permits educational organizations to conduct bingo games with prizes for participating students under certain circumstances.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1605 · Makes various changes to law governing raffles; requires Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to create online reporting system and develop single license for conducting multiple games.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1697 · Authorizes New Jersey Racing Commission to grant special horse racing permit for steeplechase races; allows wagering on such races.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 127 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1736 · Appropriates $20,000,000 from General Fund to the Department of State for travel and tourism advertising and promotion to communicate that New Jersey's tourism destinations are operational despite damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1787 · Establishes Student Loan Lottery with winnings applying only to outstanding student loans.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1998 · Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2051 · Establishes N.J. Historical Commission program for preservation and promotion of graves of significant individuals of the American Revolutionary period; appropriates $200,000.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2071 · Establishes artist bank to provide interest-free loans to artist colonies in development.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2249 · Increases State hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues required to be annually appropriated to fund certain arts and cultural, historical, and tourism-related programs and activities.
Sent January 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 253 days