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NJ A1146

NJ A1146
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism establish New Jersey Historical Markers Trail.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to identify a series of historic sites and memorials to be part of the New Jersey Historical Markers Trail. The bill requires the Statewide trail to be inclusive of all eras and diverse cultural aspects of New Jersey's history, as well as be geographically representative of the entire State. Under the bill, the division would develop and maintain an interactive website providing information on the New Jersey Historical Markers Trail and other historic sites and memorials throughout the State. The bill requires the division to update the website whenever a historic site or memorial is added to the New Jersey Historical Markers Trail or whenever a governmental entity establishes a new historic site or memorial. Additionally, the bill requires the division to collect information for an inventory on existing county or municipal historic marker programs in the State. The bill also requires the division to accept submissions from the public recommending, for inclusion on the New Jersey Historical Markers Trail, historic sites and memorials not owned, operated, or maintained by a governmental entity through an electronic submission form made available by the division on its Internet website.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to identify a series of historic sites and memorials to be part of the New Jersey Historical Markers Trail, a statewide trail that aims to increase residents' sense of pride, enhance cultural tourism, educate the public about New Jersey's history, and encourage the preservation of historic resources. The bill also requires the division to develop and maintain an interactive website providing information on the trail and other historic sites and memorials, and to accept public submissions for inclusion on the trail. Additionally, the bill requires the division to collect information on existing county or municipal historic marker programs in the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Hearing (12:00 3/8/2021 Registration Form) (on 03/08/2021)

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