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NJ S325

NJ S325
Requires NJT rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about area in or around stations and terminals.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires all New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) rail stations and bus and rail terminals to display historical information about the area in or around the stations and terminals. The bill requires the NJT to identify a series of New Jersey historic sites and memorials, as that term is defined in the bill, located within or around its rail stations and bus and rail terminals. The NJT is then to design, purchase, erect, and maintain a historic marker describing the persons, places, and events commemorated and having other suitable inscription as the NJT may deem necessary. The bill requires the New Jersey historic sites and memorials 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. The bill allows the NJT to seek the assistance and cooperation of local government officials and entities, owners, or operators of historic sites and memorials in the State, or entities that identify and compile data on historical sites and memorials to facilitate the goal of this bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to identify and display historical information about New Jersey historic sites and memorials located within or around its rail stations and bus and rail terminals. The bill defines "New Jersey historic sites and memorials" as locations where items of political, military, artistic, cultural, or social history have been preserved due to their cultural heritage value to the state. The NJT is required to design, purchase, erect, and maintain historic markers that describe the persons, places, and events commemorated at these sites, ensuring they represent diverse eras and cultures across the entire state. The NJT may seek assistance from local government officials, historic site owners/operators, and entities that identify and compile historical data to facilitate this effort.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S325
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 9/4/24; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/325_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement STR 2/15/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/325_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/325_T1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/325_I1.HTM
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