Sports Betting, Public Parks and Beaches Smoking Ban & Testimony on Expungement Concerns Tops Monday Assembly Committee Agendas

Continuing Marijuana Legalization Discussion, Judiciary to Hold Hearing on Proposed Expungement Legislation for Marijuana Offenses

(TRENTON) – Legislation authorizing sports betting in New Jersey and a measure banning smoking at public parks and beaches highlight Monday’s Assembly Tourism and Gaming Committee agenda.

The Assembly Judiciary Committee will receive testimony on legislation providing for expedited expungement of marijuana offenses in the event of decriminalization or legalization.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee will also meet on Monday. The agenda can be viewed here.

The meetings are slated to begin at 10 a.m. and audio will be streamed live at:

            http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/media/live_audio.asp.