Committees · 2022–2023 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 · 33rd District
Democrat · 31st District
Republican · 12th District
Republican · 2nd District
Democrat · 22nd District
Republican · 1st District
Republican · 12th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session.
Bills sent71
1% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out27%
19 of 71; 52 stopped in committee
Time in committee55 days
most between 4 and 199 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 2022–2023 Session, newest first.
71 bills
Assembly Bill 5704 · Requires coastal municipalities to provide wheelchair ramp access to beach and to water on public beaches, and to have individuals available to assist people with disabilities.
Sent November 20, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5677 · Establishes grant program in Department of State for preservation of certain Revolutionary War sites; appropriates funds.
Sent June 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5568 · Allows ticket prices at postseason athletic events to be increased to offset event-related expenses.
Sent June 5, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 2902 · Allows ticket prices at postseason athletic events to be increased to offset event-related expenses.
Sent March 20, 2023 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 420 · Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" to be administered by AOC.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5226 · Prohibits sports wagering partnerships at public institutions of higher education.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5308 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 4 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5209 · Establishes Agritourism Fund; requires annual appropriation of $2.5 million from General Fund; appropriates $2.5 million.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5153 · Permits conduct of Queen of Hearts raffle games.
Sent February 6, 2023 · Reported out after 119 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5155 · Establishes "County Tourism Incentive Grant Fund" within Department of Treasury to provide funding for grants to counties to support tourism advertising and promotion.
Sent February 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5090 · Establishes "Revolutionary War Park Study Commission."
Sent January 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5097 · Establishes signs and Internet websites for State tourism attractions, historic sites, and historic districts.*
Sent January 23, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5098 · Establishes new tourism regions and subregions in New Jersey.
Sent January 23, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5100 · Eliminates Tourism Policy Council; requires updated tourism master plan; requires specific tourism data, research, and marketing; requires annual report.
Sent January 23, 2023 · Reported out after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5105 · "Michael Anthony Fornicola's law"; requires hotels to have automated external defibrillators in certain areas.
Sent January 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5001 · Redirects certain State funding for specific arts, cultural, and historic organizations to competitive grant program.
Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 3348 · Allows for eligible organizations to use large entertainment venues to conduct raffles in certain municipalities.
Sent January 10, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4983 · Allows for eligible organizations to use large entertainment venues to conduct raffles in certain municipalities.
Sent December 15, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 2276 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism develop and maintain Internet website on historic sites, districts, and roadside markers.*
Sent October 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4708 · Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.
Sent October 3, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
51 more
Assembly Bill 4581 · Converts loan awarded to Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum from loan to grant.
Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4465 · Provides $1 million in funding to NJ Racing Commission for five-year grant program for purpose of supporting certain organizations that care for retired horses.
Sent September 15, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4381 · Makes various changes to membership and financial practices of New Jersey Historic Trust.
Sent June 27, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4397 · Includes electronic sports event as sports wagering; authorizes electronic sports wagering at certain locations.*
Sent June 27, 2022 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4233 · Appropriates $70 million in federal funds to EDA to support arts and culture organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sent June 13, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3583 · "Homeowners' Historic Property Reinvestment Act"; allows homeowners to claim credit against gross income tax for certain costs of rehabilitating historic properties.
Sent March 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3122 · Establishes "Art in Storefronts" initiative within the Main Street New Jersey program.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3123 · Authorizes special "We Support the Arts" license plates with proceeds to New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 455 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3291 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3398 · Permits educational organizations to conduct bingo games with prizes for participating students under certain circumstances.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2813 · Creates gallery space on State House grounds for display of certain art works.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Reported out after 199 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2936 · Authorizes DOT and historic entities to accept gifts and grants for purchase and erection of historic markers and signs.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2447 · Allows CRDA to finance certain highway projects outside of Atlantic City Tourism District.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2453 · Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to develop and promote NJ Heritage Weekend.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2454 · Requires DOT to develop common design for signs that indicate historic district or site.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2560 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission develop guidelines on postponement of certain events due to severe weather conditions.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2677 · Requires New Jersey Historical Commission to establish Black Heritage Trail; permits New Jersey Black Cultural and Heritage Initiative Foundation to use funds for markers on certain trail sites; appropriates $1 million.*
Sent February 14, 2022 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2696 · Requires continuation of live horse racing for standardbred racetracks holding sports wagering license.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2190 · Extends authorization for Internet gaming law to 2028.*
Sent February 7, 2022 · Reported out after 220 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 2213 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support public humanities programming in NJ.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2346 · Permits wagering by business entities with horse racing and sports pool operators.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 327 · Requires New Jersey Racing Commission to adopt procedures to enforce internal controls; requires annual audit.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 393 · Limits State Lottery drawings to two per day per game.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 394 · Requires State Lottery Commission to notify Legislature of proposed State Lottery game prior to commencement of new game.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 395 · Permits State Lottery Commission to authorize video lottery terminals at Meadowlands horse racetrack, subject to voter approval.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 396 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 400 · Requires Internet gaming affiliates to be licensed as casinos; prohibits waiver of licensing requirements.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 401 · Requires casino licensee to apply every five years for casino license renewal.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 402 · Directs Division of Gaming Enforcement to issue regulation to require name of Atlantic City casino be printed on its Internet gaming websites and advertisements.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 247 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 405 · Allows horse racetracks to be available for placing wagers at casinos in Atlantic City using Internet.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 406 · Removes and repeals all prohibitions, permits, licenses, and authorizations concerning wagers on professional, collegiate, or amateur sport contests or athletic events.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 407 · Permits persons at horse racetracks and off-track wagering facilities to place wagers on previously-recorded live horse races.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 410 · Requires NJ State Council on Arts to establish "Artist District" designation and select certain municipalities or areas within municipalities for such designation.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 413 · Establishes penalties for accepting wagers on prohibited sports events.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 419 · Changes deadline for New Jersey Racing Commission's annual report from end of calendar year to end of State fiscal year.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 421 · Provides $5 million in supplemental funding to New Jersey Horse Racing Commission for horse racing purse subsidies.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 445 · Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 614 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 627 · Establishes Office of Tourism Research; requires specific measures concerning tourism advertising, marketing, research, and tourism-related business training.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 752 · Establishes NJ Business and the Arts Commission to promote art Statewide.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 761 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 763 · Provides for voluntary contributions by taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support historic preservation.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 764 · Permits New Jersey Council on the Arts to develop and promote historical mural program and program for 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1119 · Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1203 · Authorizes Division of Travel and Tourism to accept gifts and grants to promote NJ tourism.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1204 · 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 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1368 · Directs State Lottery Commission to permit lottery player to submit and validate lottery claims of $600 or more via Internet, mobile application, or other electronic means.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1405 · Provides that amounts remaining in inactive Internet gaming accounts will be abandoned property after three years under unclaimed property law.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1790 · Creates cigar night smoking ban exemption at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1849 · Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1945 · Increases from 17 to 21 public members of New Jersey State Council on the Arts; requires one member for each NJ county; imposes criteria for initial four new members.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 247 days · did not pass the General Assembly