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Committee releases bill to drop five‑year residency rule for New Jersey Racing Commission hires
Summary
The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee released Assembly Bill A4208, which would remove a five‑year New Jersey residency requirement for employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission. Supporters said the change would ease recruitment of specialized staff such as veterinarians; the bill was released unanimously.
The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee voted to release Assembly Bill A4208, which would repeal a five‑year residency requirement in N.J.S.A. 5:5‑25 for employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission. Proponents told the committee the change is intended to help the commission recruit specialized staff.
Sarah Ben David, executive director of the New Jersey Racing Commission, testified in support of the bill, saying, “The 5 year residency requirement has been a part of this statute since its original enactment in 1940.” She told the committee…
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