Deadline passes for November casino referendum
Time has run out for New Jersey lawmakers to decide on a referendum to expand casino gambling in the state. There has been talk recently to bring casinos out of Atlantic City and into northern New
•
Jul 15, 2015, 4:51 AM
•
Updated 3,352 days ago
Share:
Time has run out for New Jersey lawmakers to decide on a referendum to expand casino gambling in the state.
There has been talk recently to bring casinos out of Atlantic City and into northern New Jersey. In order to do that, a change would have to be made to New Jersey's constitution.
In order for the issue to be on the ballot for voting this November, lawmakers would have had to introduce the bill Tuesday.
Legislators must pass a bill by Aug. 3 for the issue to be on November's ballot. Such a provision must sit for 20 days in each chamber after introduction.
Senate President Steve Sweeney says he wants a public discussion on the issue before taking a vote.
The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.
More from News 12
2:01
Barnegat Township man's petition for more Parkway police coverage tops 1,000 signatures
2:09
STORM WATCH: Scattered showers for Wednesday afternoon in New Jersey
2:00
New facility in Jersey City aims to help police learn de-escalation techniques, help people in crisis
1:46
Rutgers President Jonathan Halloway announces he will be stepping down
1:36
Santillo's Pizza rising from ashes thanks to Dave Portnoy's help
1:57
