Committees · 2020–2021 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 · 22nd District
Republican · 12th District
Democrat · 11th District
Democrat · 37th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Republican · 1st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2020–2021 Session.
Bills sent98
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out15%
15 of 98; 6 moved on without a report, 77 stopped in committee
Time in committee58 days
most between 28 and 194 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 2020–2021 Session, newest first.
98 bills
Senate Bill 4157 · Imposes temporary surcharge on casino hotel occupancies to fund public safety services.*
Sent December 20, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 4218 · Appropriates $2 million to CRDA to support costs associated with hosting NAACP National Convention in Atlantic City.*
Sent December 20, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3194 · "New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act."
Sent December 6, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 4147 · Appropriates $16,380,595 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to NJ Historic Trust for grants for certain historic preservation projects and associated administrative expenses.
Sent December 6, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 6024 · Provides $5 million in supplemental funding to New Jersey Horse Racing Commission for horse racing purse subsidies.
Sent November 15, 2021 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly
Senate Bill 3771 · Requires continuation of live horse racing for standardbred racetracks holding sports wagering license.
Sent June 21, 2021 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5484 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission to adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; requires annual audit.
Sent March 17, 2021 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 5439 · Changes deadline for New Jersey Racing Commission's annual report from end of calendar year to end of State fiscal year.
Sent March 8, 2021 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5230 · Waives minimum number of required horse races at racetracks due to certain emergencies to avoid loss of account wagering and off-track wagering licenses, and casino simulcasting approval.
Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5202 · 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 January 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5208 · Creates gallery space on State House grounds for display of certain art works.
Sent January 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5106 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism produce and make available on its Internet site tourism advertising and promotion videos.
Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5078 · Extends time outstanding parimutuel ticket may be claimed from six months to 12 months; allows additional time to claim outstanding parimutuel tickets and unclaimed cash vouchers due to Public Health Emergency.*
Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 91 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4909 · Authorizes fixed odds wagering on horse races through fixed odds wagering system.
Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 194 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4786 · Makes various changes to membership and financial practices of New Jersey Historic Trust.
Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4691 · Appropriates $10 million to EDA to assist certain nonprofit arts and cultural organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4706 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish Black Heritage Trail; establishes NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission.
Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 168 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4731 · Allocates all revenue from hotel and motel occupancy fee for arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes.
Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4604 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4625 · Permits raffles to be conducted remotely at large sporting venues.
Sent September 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
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Assembly Bill 4592 · Requires transient space marketplaces to provide certain information to hosts and tenants during COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent August 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4338 · Allows permit holder 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 July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4339 · Establishes State Lottery game with winning numbers determined by results of horse races.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4340 · Provides that employees of State agencies that oversee casinos and racetracks are essential personnel; ensures continued operation of casinos and racetracks throughout duration of state of emergency exceeding seven days.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4341 · 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 July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4348 · 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 July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4349 · 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 July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4354 · Authorizes placement of patron-operated lottery terminals at running and harness horse racetracks.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4362 · Requires certain tax proceeds from former racetracks conducting sports wagering to be allocated to "Racetrack Retention, Economic Growth, and Development Fund" for certain current operating horse racetracks.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4365 · Authorizes poker to be played in poker rooms at horse racetracks in this State.
Sent July 2, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4297 · Permits conduct of bingos and raffles remotely; permits online sale of tickets for all bingos and raffles.*
Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 259 days · then passed the General Assembly, and was vetoed
Assembly Bill 4163 · Directs State Lottery Commission to permit lottery player to submit and validate lottery claimsof $600 or more via Internet, mobile application, or other electronic means.*
Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4105 · Requires Division of Taxation to provide certain information to municipalities concerning hotel occupancy taxes.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4113 · 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 May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4114 · Establishes "New Jersey Racetrack Growth and Development Fund" on behalf of eligible lessees of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4002 · Allows deduction of promotional gaming credit from gross revenue on sports wagering.
Sent May 4, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 133 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3888 · Requires persons to anchor beach umbrellas at public beaches; requires certain retailers to post signs regarding risks associated with use of beach umbrellas.
Sent March 23, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3764 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns for "Retired Racehorse Fund."
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3811 · Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3201 · Recognizes Howell House in Cape May as Harriet Tubman Museum in New Jersey.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 121 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3221 · Establishes program authorizing lease of historic buildings and structures in State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3222 · 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 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3499 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support historic preservation.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3504 · Permits New Jersey Council on the Arts to develop and promote historical mural program and program for 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence.
Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3124 · Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.
Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2606 · Establishes procedures for nomination and election of members of New Jersey Hall of Fame; directs principal location of hall to be in or adjacent to New Jersey State Museum.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2700 · Requires NJ Division of Travel and Tourism prepare report on State travel and tourism industry recovery since Superstorm Sandy.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2765 · Changes designation on official State logo denoting manufacture of products in New Jersey.
Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2320 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission develop guidelines on postponement of certain events due to severe weather conditions.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2355 · Allows State residents who are outside of New Jersey to place wagers on horse races using account wagering system.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 31 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2410 · Clarifies definition of "professionally managed unit" for transient accommodation taxes.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2527 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in NJ.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2532 · Prohibits entity that receives grant from New Jersey State Council on Arts from scheduling educational courses on days when local school district is closed for religious holiday.
Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 285 · Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 286 · Limits State Lottery drawings to two per day per game.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 290 · Requires State Lottery Commission to notify Legislature of proposed State Lottery game prior to commencement of new game.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 357 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 374 · Establishes Office of Tourism Research; requires specific measures concerning tourism advertising, marketing, research, and tourism-related business training.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 411 · Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 544 · Authorizes municipalities to request certain information from transient space marketplaces.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 567 · Provides that amounts remaining in inactive Internet gaming accounts will be abandoned property after three years under unclaimed property law.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 612 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack, subject to voter approval.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 613 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 619 · Requires Internet gaming affiliates to be licensed as casinos; prohibits waiver of licensing requirements.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 620 · Requires casino licensee to apply every five years for casino license renewal.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 621 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 624 · Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 625 · Removes and repeals all prohibitions, permits, licenses, and authorizations concerning wagers on professional, collegiate, or amateur sport contests or athletic events.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 626 · Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 633 · Requires NJ State Council on Arts to establish "Artist District" designation and select certain municipalities or areas within municipalities for such designation.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 62 days
Assembly Bill 636 · Establishes penalties for accepting wagers on prohibited sports events.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 637 · Revises permit and license processes for sports pools operators and online sports pool operators; revises definitions of certain sports events; allows for transactional waiver for sports wagering lounge.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 51 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 666 · Authorizes special "We Support the Arts" license plates with proceeds to New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 732 · Modifies powers and allocation of Historic New Bridge Landing Park Commission.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 779 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 918 · Dedicates up to $400,000 annually of fees collected at Island Beach and Liberty State Parks to special funds to be used to support certain park programs, and makes appropriations from the funds.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 922 · Establishes NJ Business and the Arts Commission to promote art Statewide.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 929 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to develop and promote NJ Heritage Weekend.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 934 · Permits New Jersey Historical Commission to develop manual for counties and municipalities to use to plan celebration of 250th Anniversary of ratification of Declaration of Independence.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 935 · Requires DOT to develop common design for signs that indicate historic district or site.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 936 · Authorizes DOT and historic entities to accept gifts and grants for purchase and erection of historic markers and signs.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 944 · Prohibits New Jersey Racing Commission from issuing licenses or granting permits to, or employing, persons convicted of or found liable for animal cruelty offenses.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1006 · Removes seven-day limitation for continued operation of casinos and racetracks in event that a state of emergency is declared; deems certain employees essential during budget-related state of emergency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1009 · "Michael Anthony Fornicola's Law"; requires hotels to have automated external defibrillators in certain areas.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1146 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 419 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1447 · Provides funding to Township of Jefferson and Township of West Milford for tourism promotion and development activities at Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake and requires annual appropriations until Fiscal Year 2034; appropriates $4 million.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1548 · Authorizes Division of Travel and Tourism to accept gifts and grants to promote NJ tourism.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1549 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1681 · Establishes Student Loan Lottery with winnings applying only to outstanding student loans.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1693 · 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 January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1707 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $20,000,000 from General Fund to New Jersey Racing Commission for horse racing purse subsidies.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1804 · Permits educational organizations to conduct bingo games with prizes for participating students under certain circumstances.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1948 · Permits continuation of horse racing and simulcast activities during state of emergency in 2018 notwithstanding deadline for advance notice to New Jersey Racing Commission.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2048 · Adjusts from 30 percent to 27 percent rate at which proceeds accruing from sale of lottery tickets are dedicated for public pensions.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2247 · Prohibits requirement of advance notice to New Jersey Racing Commission in order to continue horse racing and simulcast activities during state of emergency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2252 · Provides that employees of State agencies that oversee casino and racetrack gaming operations, including internet and sports wagering, are essential personnel; ensures continued operations throughout state of emergency.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2256 · Requires continuation of live horse racing for standardbred racetracks holding sports wagering license.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 692 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2261 · Establishes fund to care for retired horses and improve track safety.
Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days