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NJ S871
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Testa
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AI Summary
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Increases the allocation of New Jersey hotel and motel occupancy fee revenues from 40% to 100% for arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes, effective State Fiscal Year 2023.
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New Jersey State Council on the Arts would receive 56.7% of fee revenues (up from 22.68%) for cultural projects, with a minimum allocation of $31.9 million.
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Division of Travel and Tourism would receive 31.9% (up from 12.76%) for tourism advertising and promotion, with a minimum allocation of $17.6 million.
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New Jersey Historical Commission would receive 9.6% (up from 3.84%) for historical heritage purposes, with a minimum allocation of $5.5 million.
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New Jersey Cultural Trust would receive 1.8% (up from 0.72%), with a minimum allocation of $720,000.
Legislative Description
Allocates all revenue from hotel and motel occupancy fee for arts, historical heritage, and tourism purposes.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026