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NJ S1731
NJ S1731Renames Blue Star Memorial Highway Council as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway Council; renames Blue Star Memorial Highway system as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway system.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Renames Blue Star Memorial Highway Council as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway Council; renames Blue Star Memorial Highway system as Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway system.
AI Summary
This bill officially renames the "Blue Star Memorial Highway Council" to the "Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway Council" and the "Blue Star Memorial Highway system" to the "Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway system" to better honor all individuals who have served in the armed forces. The bill also updates the council's membership to include an officer or employee from the Department of Veterans Affairs, replacing one from the Department of Health, and ensures the council's continued role in advising the Department of Transportation on the landscaping and ornamentation of these memorial highways, which serve as living tributes to New Jersey's service members.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1731 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1731_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement STR 3/2/26 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1731_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1731_I1.HTM |
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