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NJ S1390

NJ S1390
Designates State Highway Route 72 as "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway."


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill designates the entire length of State Highway Route 72, as the "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway" to honor the men and women who have received the Purple Heart in recognition of their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in military service to the Nation. Consistent with Department of Transportation policy and other road designations, the bill provides that State or other public funds are not to be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting signs bearing the designation for the "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway." The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to receive financial assistance from private sources for the costs associated with producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining signs bearing the designation.

AI Summary

This bill designates the entire length of State Highway Route 72, from milepost 0 to milepost 28.74, as the "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway" to honor the men and women who have received the Purple Heart for their military service. The bill prohibits the use of state or other public funds for producing, purchasing, or erecting the signs bearing the designation, and instead authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to receive private financial assistance for these costs. The bill requires an agreement with a responsible party to cover the costs before the Department of Transportation can proceed with the designation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 02/13/2020)

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