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A 4900

Requires CRDA board membership to include at least three voting members who are Atlantic County residents.

2026-2027 Regular Session

The bill requires at least three of the six Governor-appointed CRDA voting members to be Atlantic County residents, boosting local representation.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4900

Purpose of the bill

  • A 4900 aims to ensure geographic representation on the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) by requiring that at least three of the Governor-appointed six voting members be residents of Atlantic County.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishes that the CRDA consists of 17 members, including six Governor-appointed voting members (with Senate advice and consent).
  • Adds a residency requirement: after the bill’s effective date, at least three of the six Governor-appointed voting members must be Atlantic County residents. The requirement applies to appointments made after the effective date, and does not force immediate replacement of existing terms.
  • Maintains existing CRDA structure and composition provisions, including:
    • Two members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Senate President for four-year terms.
    • Two members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly for four-year terms.
    • A Casino Control Commission member who is a voting member.
    • The mayor of Atlantic City as an ex officio voting member.
    • Ex officio voting members: the Attorney General and the State Treasurer.
    • Two casino industry representatives as voting members, with specific term rules and anti-rotation/reappointment constraints.
    • An additional ex officio voting member either the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development or the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, or another eligible member of the Casino Control Commission.
  • Prohibits more than four of the Governor-appointed six voting members from belonging to the same political party.
  • Emphasizes the goal of a high-quality, diverse membership with expertise in banking, finance, investment, housing, and urban development.

Who is affected

  • CRDA governance: the composition and residency of six Governor-appointed voting members.
  • Atlantic County and Atlantic City: increased local representation on CRDA, potentially influencing prioritization of developments and investments in Atlantic City.
  • Potentially affected stakeholders in casino gaming, housing, urban development, finance, and local government due to board composition shifts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: the act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
  • Application of residency requirement: begins with appointments made after the bill’s effective date; existing directors’ terms are not required to be replaced before their terms expire.
  • The bill references alignment with existing statutory framework for the CRDA (P.L.1984, c.218) and maintains related provisions from prior amendments.

Practical implications and potential impact

  • Increased Atlantic County focus: more decision-making influence by Atlantic County residents could steer CRDA investments and programs toward local needs.
  • Governance balance: residency plus party-affiliation limits aim to preserve diverse and representative leadership.
  • Implementation considerations: determining which future Governor-appointed seats qualify as Atlantic County residents may require clear definitions and verification processes.

Notes: The bill is currently introduced and referred to the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee, with an immediate effective date upon enactment if adopted.

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

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