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NJ S1604

NJ S1604
Establishes "State House Flag Program"; makes appropriation.


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

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "State House Flag Program." The "State House Flag Program" will be operated by the Building Management office within the State House Joint Management Commission. At the request of a member of the Legislature, the Building Management office will fly a New Jersey State flag on top of the State House. A certificate will be created for each flag flown, including the information of when it was flown and for which individual, group, or organization the flag is flown. The Building Management office will mail the flag to the individual, group, or organization. This bill directs the Director of Public Information of the Office of Legislative Services to provide information about the "State House Flag Program" to the Legislature and the public in order for members and constituents to be informed of the program's existence. The bill makes to make an appropriation from the General Fund in order to properly implement the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "State House Flag Program," which will be managed by the Building Management office within the State House Joint Management Commission, a body responsible for the State House. Under this program, a New Jersey State flag can be flown atop the State House at the request of any member of the Legislature, and a certificate will be created for each flag flown, detailing the date and the individual, group, or organization it honors, with both the flag and certificate then mailed to the honoree. Additionally, the Director of Public Information of the Office of Legislative Services, which is responsible for providing information about legislative affairs and public interaction, will be tasked with informing both the Legislature and the public about this new flag program. The bill also includes an appropriation from the General Fund to cover the costs of implementing these provisions and specifies that the act will take effect 180 days after it is signed into law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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