New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2165: "Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past (SODA POP) Act"; provides sales and use tax exemption and corporation business and gross income tax credits for historic diners and historic restaurants included in online registry.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2165 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Saving Our Diners and Preserving Our Past (SODA POP) Act"; provides sales and use tax exemption and corporation business and gross income tax credits for historic diners and historic restaurants included in online registry.*. Primary sponsor: Paul Moriarty (Democratic), Jim Beach (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Moriarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Testa, Michael L., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee