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New Jersey appropriates $4 million for Hinchliffe Stadium infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park

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

Last action · January 13, 2026: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.392.Sponsor: Al Abdelaziz

Companion · S 3117same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

New Jersey allocates a $4 million to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners for sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park, supplementing an earlier $900,000 for 2026.

Why it matters

Directs $4,000,000 in state funds to a specific nonprofit partner for facility maintenance and tourism projects, subject to state budget approval.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hinchliffe Stadium Partners

Receives an additional $4 million in state grant funding for infrastructure development and maintenance.

Directly affected

Department of Community Affairs

Administers the supplemental grant funds through its community resources and social services programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does this bill allocate to Hinchliffe Stadium Partners?

The bill provides a of $4 million.

What is the funding intended to support?

The funds are intended to support the development and maintenance of sports, entertainment, and tourism infrastructure at Paterson Great Falls National Park.

Who must approve the use of these funds?

The utilization of the funds is subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jan 13, 2026HouseEnrolled
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.392.
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

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Connected Entities

Paterson Great Falls National Park, Department of Community Affairs, Hinchliffe Stadium Partners and 1 more

locationPaterson Great Falls National Park“Location where the infrastructure funding will be applied”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Community Affairs“State department administering the grants-in-aid appropriation”Map →

OrganizationHinchliffe Stadium Partners“Recipient of the supplemental $4 million state appropriation”Map →

OrganizationDivision of Budget and Accounting“Provides required approval for the utilization of the appropriated funds”Map →

Sources

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njleg.state.nj.us

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