Current Legislative News

Bill:

S3206 Sca (1R)

Sponsors:

2022:A4711

Summary:

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to re-draw tourism map to promote Central Jersey; requires promotion of overnight stays.

Related:

2022:A4711

History:

10/13/2022 — Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. 06/12/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. 06/20/2023 — Passed in Senate 36-1. 06/22/2023 — Received in Assembly and referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill:

A5610 AcaAca (2R)

Sponsors:

2022:S3954

Summary:

Revises penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage persons.

Related:

2022:S3954

History:

06/08/2023 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. 06/15/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. 06/22/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill:

A4711 Aca (1R)

Sponsors:

2022:S3206

Summary:

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to promote Central Jersey, overnight stays, and agritourism; requires allocation of federal funds for tourism to certain regions and activities in need of economic relief.

Related:

2022:S3206

History:

10/11/2022 — Introduced and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee. 06/20/2023 — Transferred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. 06/22/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Priority:

FLAG

Bill:

A4682 AcaAaAca (3R)

Sponsors:

2022:S2389

Summary:

Establishes employment protections for certain service employees during changes of ownership.

Related:

2022:S2389

History:

09/29/2022 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Labor Committee. 12/08/2022 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee. 03/20/2023 — Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. 03/30/2023 — Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly (Wimberly). 06/20/2023 — Recommitted to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development. 06/22/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly.

Bill:

S3206 Sca (1R)

Sponsors:

2022:A4711

Summary:

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to promote Central Jersey, overnight stays, and agritourism; requires allocation of federal funds for tourism to certain regions and activities in need of economic relief.

Related:

2022:A4711

History:

10/13/2022 — Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. 06/12/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Position:

Monitor

Priority:

Flag

Bill:

A5209

Sponsors:

2022:S3615

Summary:

Establishes Agritourism Fund; requires annual appropriation of $2.5 million from General Fund; appropriates $2.5 million.

Related:

2022:S3615

History:

02/13/2023 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee. 02/16/2023 — Transferred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee. Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. 05/18/2023 — Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. 05/25/2023 — Passed in Assembly 68-4-2.

Position:

Support

Bill:

A5097 AcaAa (2R)

Sponsors:

Summary:

Establishes tourism attraction trail sign program and historic site and historic district sign program in Division of Travel and Tourism.

History:

01/23/2023 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee. 02/16/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee. Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. 05/18/2023 — Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Assembly. 05/25/2023 — Amended on Assembly floor, 2nd reading in Assembly (Wimberly).

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

A1958 Aca (1R)

Sponsors:

2022:S3165; 2020:A2682; 2020:S3762

Summary:

Concerns hospitality franchise agreements.

Related:

2022:S3165; 2020:A2682; 2020:S3762

History:

01/11/2022 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. 05/12/2022 — Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development. 03/20/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, 2nd reading in Assembly. 05/25/2023 — Passed in Assembly 41-28-2.

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

S2435

Sponsors:

2022:A4473

Summary:

Extends time period required for public notice of certain land use applications.

Related:

2022:A4473

History:

05/09/2022 — Introduced and referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. 05/08/2023 — Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee, 10:00a, 1st Floor, Committee Room 1, Annex.

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

A3709

Sponsors:

2022:S2622

Summary:

Permits certain breweries, wineries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries to sell each other's products on licensed premises.

Related:

2022:S2622

History:

05/02/2022 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee. 05/24/2023 — Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee, 10:00a, 4th Floor, Committee Room 11, Annex.

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

A5097 Aca (1R)

Sponsors:

Summary:

Establishes tourism attraction trail sign program and historic site and historic district sign program in Division of Travel and Tourism.

History:

01/23/2023 — Introduced and referred to Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee. 02/16/2023 — Reported out of committee with committee amendments, referred to Assembly Agriculture and Food Security Committee. Reported out of committee, referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. 05/18/2023 — Assembly Appropriations Committee, 1:00p, 4th Floor, Committee Room 11, Annex.

Position:

Monitor

Bill:

S1805 Sa (1R)

Sponsors:

2022:A2677; 2020:A4706; 2020:S3727

Summary:

Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish Black Heritage Trail; establishes NJ Black Cultural Heritage Commission.

Related:

2022:A2677; 2020:A4706; 2020:S3727

History:

02/28/2022 – Introduced and referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee. 03/24/2022 – Reported out of committee, 2nd reading in Senate. 05/26/2022 – Amended on Senate floor, 2nd reading in Senate by voice vote (Cunningham).

Position:

Monitor