Current Legislative News

Bill:

A3959 AcaAca (2R)

Sponsors:

2020:S2371

Summary:

Establishes NJ Hospitality Emergency Loan Program in EDA to provide no-interest loans to qualified small hospitality businesses; makes $100 million appropriation to EDA from federal funds for certain small business assistance.

Related:

2020:S2371

History:

05/01/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. 05/04/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. 05/11/2020 – Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. Scheduled: 05/14/2020 – Assembly, 11:00a Voting Session. (Revised 05/11/2020)

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

S2443

Sponsors:

2020:A3714; 2018:A1682; 2016:A3125; 2014:A3991

Summary:

Establishes New Jersey Eco-Ag Tourism Council.

Related:

2020:A3714; 2018:A1682; 2016:A3125; 2014:A3991

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

S2440

Sponsors:

2020:A4121

Summary:

Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

Related:

2020:A4121

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

S2416

Sponsors:

2018:S849; 2016:A4155; 2016:S1329; 2014:A2390; 2014:S544; 2012:S1457; 2010:S2647

Summary:

Establishes Extended School Day and School Year Study Commission.

Related:

2018:S849; 2016:A4155; 2016:S1329; 2014:A2390; 2014:S544; 2012:S1457; 2010:S2647

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Education Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

S2413

Sponsors:

2020:A3966

Summary:

Concerns delivery and sale of alcoholic beverages during declared state of emergency; exempts alcohol used by distillery in production of hand sanitizer from alcoholic beverage tax.

Related:

2020:A3966

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

S2398

Sponsors:

2020:A4031

Summary:

Requires State Treasurer to make loans to casino gaming properties for making required payments in lieu of property taxes to Atlantic City during current public health emergency and state of emergency.

Related:

2020:A4031

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

S2371 Sca (1R)

Sponsors:

2020:A3959

Summary:

Establishes NJ Hospitality Emergency Loan Program in EDA to provide no-interest loans to qualified small hospitality businesses; makes $5 million appropriation to EDA.

Related:

2020:A3959

History:

04/13/2020 – Introduced and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee. 05/04/2020 – Transferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. 05/07/2020 – Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate.

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

AR158

Sponsors:

2018:AR140; 2016:AR208

Summary:

Urges Division of Travel and Tourism to produce map of scenic motorcycle routes.

Related:

2018:AR140; 2016:AR208

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee.

Position:

Support

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

A4146

Sponsors:

2020:S2412

Summary:

Requires refund or credit for certain transient and short-term rental reservations when public health emergency or state of emergency is in effect.

Related:

2020:S2412

History:

05/07/2020 – Proposed for introduction.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

A4121

Sponsors:

2020:S2440

Summary:

Establishes Jersey Shore Safety and Economy Task Force.

Related:

2020:S2440

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

A4105

Sponsors:

2018:A5081

Summary:

Requires Division of Taxation to provide certain information to municipalities concerning hotel occupancy taxes.

Related:

2018:A5081

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

A4090

Sponsors:

2018:A2677; 2016:A2910; 2016:S2016; 2014:A3132; 2014:S2044

Summary:

Schedules the termination of the realty transfer fees.

Related:

2018:A2677; 2016:A2910; 2016:S2016; 2014:A3132; 2014:S2044

History:

05/07/2020 – Introduced and referred to Assembly Housing Committee.

Position:

Monitor