Since 2006, Sen. Joe Vitale has introduced a bill every two years to end smoking in New Jersey casinos, and most times he watched legislative sessions end without the bill advancing.

But after the bill gained some traction in the session that ended earlier this month — there were multiple hearings, though the bill failed to muster enough votes for even a committee vote — Vitale believes it will finally reach the governor’s desk soon.

“It’s going to get done. Not just this session, but more likely over the next few months,” said Vitale (D-Middlesex).

Just three weeks into the Legislature’s new session, the bill is scheduled for a vote in the Senate’s health committee Monday.