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NJ A1758

NJ A1758
Designates State Highway Route 72 as "Burlington-Ocean Purple Heart Memorial Highway."


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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 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 extraordinary courage and sacrifice in military service. The bill stipulates that state or public funds cannot be used to produce, purchase, or erect the signs for this designation. Instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to receive financial assistance from private sources to cover the costs associated with the signs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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