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NJ S2533
NJ S2533Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DMVA for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion.
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $15 million from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for the purpose of providing financial assistance to complete facilities expansion, consisting of an additional 11,850 square feet for the Vietnam Era Museum. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation commemorates New Jersey service members who served in Vietnam and their families through storytelling that enhances public understanding of the Vietnam War Era. The Foundation serves over 10,000 New Jersey students annually. The expansion would help the Foundation obtain critical accreditation and recognition from national bodies and public audiences, acquire State-of-the-art equipment to care for museum artifacts, and deliver a premier educational experience that would attract volunteers, tourists, and revenues to the museum and the State.
AI Summary
This bill provides an additional $15 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) to be given as a grant to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation. This funding is specifically for the foundation to complete an expansion of its facilities, which includes adding 11,850 square feet for the Vietnam Era Museum. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation honors New Jersey service members who fought in Vietnam and their families by sharing their stories to improve public understanding of that era, and it serves over 10,000 students annually. The expansion is intended to help the foundation achieve important accreditation and recognition, acquire modern equipment for preserving museum artifacts, and offer a high-quality educational experience that will attract visitors and generate revenue for the museum and the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2533 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2533_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 5/16/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2533_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2533_I1.HTM |
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