A 6306 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes tax credits for certain sports and entertainment projects; authorizes additional tax credits for New Jersey Aspire Program and Emerge Program.

This bill authorizes tax credits for developers of sports and entertainment facilities (like arenas) in New Jersey, covering a portion of project costs after other funding sources are applied. It specifically adds extra tax credits for the New Jersey Aspire Program (which helps workers enter new fields) and the Emerge Program (supporting small business development). To qualify, developers must contribute at least 20% of the project cost themselves and address a "project financing gap" identified after seeking other capital. The credits aim to support facility renovations and new projects that attract visitors, generate tax revenue, and create jobs in local communities.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
General Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 2, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jan 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (31-6)
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (49-22-0)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Jan 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors