In May 2015, Governor Chris Christie conditionally vetoed S-2277 (and the corresponding bill A-3506 passed by the New Jersey General Assembly), citing his concerns that the state lacked the authority to withdraw from the compact and arguing that the solution should be to modify the operations of the commission to minimize interference with waterfront operations.
In May 2015, Governor Chris Christie rejected S-2277 (and A-3506) in New Jersey due to concerns about the state's ability to exit a compact and suggested that adjusting the commission's procedures would be more appropriate than affecting waterfront operations.