The state has filed a motion for a stay of a judge’s Aug. 29 decision that struck down amendments to the casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes legislation, pending appeal.

But it has not yet filed that appeal, according to court documents.

Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Michael Blee is scheduled to hear oral arguments regarding the request for a stay Oct. 7.

In his decision in a lawsuit brought by the nonprofit Liberty and Prosperity, Blee ruled that amendments to the PILOT law passed in late 2021 and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy were passed on dubious grounds and violated the state Constitution by favoring an industry over a public purpose.