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NJ S497
NJ S497Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway."
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 (department) 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 is not permitted to proceed with implementing the bill until an agreement is reached with a responsible party for the costs to produce, purchase, erect, and maintain the signs.
AI Summary
This bill designates a specific section of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway" to honor the military service and sacrifice of James Leonard Francisco and Walter James Schmidt, both of whom grew up in Laurence Harbor and were killed in action during the Vietnam War. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no public funds will be used for the creation, purchase, or installation of signs bearing this designation; instead, the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to accept private donations and financial assistance from non-governmental entities to cover these costs, and no work will commence until an agreement is in place with a responsible party to fund the signs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S497 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/497_I1.HTM |
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