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NJ SCR 31

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Proposes constitutional amendment giving Legislature authority to establish slot machine gambling at horse racetracks; dedicates revenues derived to support State-administered defined benefit retirement systems, casinos, improvements to Atlantic City, and horse racing.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

Quick answers

Did NJ SCR 31 pass?

Not yet. NJ SCR 31 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

What is NJ SCR 31 about?

NJ SCR 31 is a concurrent resolution in the 222 titled “Proposes constitutional amendment giving Legislature authority to establish slot machine gambling at horse racetracks; dedicates revenues derived to support State-administered defined benefit retirement systems, casinos, improvements to Atlantic City, and horse racing.”.

Who sponsors NJ SCR 31?

Pennacchio, Joseph, Cryan, Joseph P. are the primary sponsors of NJ SCR 31, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Bill type
concurrent resolution
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Pennacchio, Josephprimary
  • Cryan, Joseph P.primary
  • O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr.cosponsor
  • Schepisi, Holly T.cosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

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Attribution

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