S 1303 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs NJ Sports and Exposition Authority to conduct feasibility study of Meadowlands convention center project.

This bill (S 1303) directs the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to study whether building a convention center in the Meadowlands complex - near its existing arena - is feasible. The Authority must analyze costs, options, and operational details, then submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature within one year. The bill does not fund or approve construction, only requiring a feasibility assessment. It affects the Authority and the Legislature, which will review the study's findings. (Procedural bill; summary is concise as required.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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