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A 6113

Provides supplemental appropriation of $4 million for Hinchliffe Stadium Partners to support stadium, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shavonda Sumter

Provides a $4,000,000 supplemental appropriation to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners to develop and maintain sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls Na

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Bill Summary · A 6113

Summary: Assembly Bill A6113 (Introduced Nov. 24, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • Provides a supplemental appropriation of $4,000,000 from the General Fund to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners.
  • Aims to support the development and maintenance of sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at the Paterson Great Falls National Park, enhancing stadium facilities and related activities.

Key Provisions

  • Adds to the FY2026 appropriations act (P.L.2025, c.74) as an additional Grants-in-Aid line item.
  • Fiscal Year and Source: General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
  • Program Area: Department of Community Affairs, Economic Planning, Development, and Security, Grants-in-Aid under Community Resources.
  • Dedicated Recipient: Hinchliffe Stadium Partners.
  • Authorized Use: The funds may be used to develop and maintain sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure within the Paterson Great Falls National Park.
  • Oversight Condition: Use of the funds requires approval by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.

Financial Details

  • Supplemental appropriation amount: $4,000,000.
  • Existing funding context: This supplemental $4,000,000 would augment a prior $900,000 appropriation for Hinchliffe Stadium Partners in Fiscal Year 2026, effectively increasing total potential funding for the project (subject to approvals) in FY2026.
  • Allocation mechanism: Funds are designated specifically for Hinchliffe Stadium Partners within Grants-in-Aid, Social Services Programs, but allocated to support infrastructure related to the stadium and related tourism and entertainment activities.

Administration and Oversight

  • Implementing authority: Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting must approve the use of the appropriated funds for the intended purposes.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Hinchliffe Stadium Partners: Primary recipient and project implementer for stadium-related infrastructure.
  • Paterson Great Falls National Park: Beneficiary area for tourism, entertainment, and stadium infrastructure improvements.
  • New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: Administrative pathway for Grants-in-Aid; oversight of program area.
  • General public and local economy: Potential improvements in tourism, event capacity, and related economic activity in Paterson.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Status: Introduced in the Assembly; referred to the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee.
  • Introduced: November 24, 2025.
  • Next steps: Committee consideration, potential floor votes, and concurrence with the Senate (as applicable) before final enactment.

Note

  • This is a targeted supplemental appropriation intended to bolster a specific project at Paterson Great Falls National Park, supplementing existing funding to support stadium, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure development.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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