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NJ S4754
NJ S4754Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway."
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Introduced
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
In Committee
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill designates the portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway" to honor the service of Mr. Francisco and Mr. Schmidt. The Legislature honors Mr. Francisco and Mr. Schmidt for their service to their country and the people of the State of New Jersey. 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 "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." 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. The Department of Transportation is not permitted to proceed with implementing the bill until an agreement is reached with a responsible party for the costs to produce, purchase, and maintain the signs.
AI Summary
This bill designates a specific portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway" to honor two local veterans who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. The roadway segment, extending from milepost 45.37 to 47.26, will be commemoratively named after James Leonard Francisco, a Private First Class who was killed in action on February 5, 1969, and Walter James Schmidt, a Specialist 4 who was killed in action on November 8, 1966. Both men were awarded military honors, including Purple Hearts, and the bill seeks to recognize their service and sacrifice. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no public funds can be used to create or install the memorial signage; instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to accept private donations or grants to cover the costs of producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining the memorial signs. The Department of Transportation cannot proceed with the roadway designation until a responsible party agrees to fund the associated expenses, ensuring that the memorial can be established without burdening taxpayers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 11/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4754 |
| Analysis - Statement STR 11/10/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4754_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4754_I1.HTM |
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