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NJ A3207

NJ A3207
Designates Morris Plains rail station as "Frank J. Druetzler Station - Morris Plains, New Jersey."


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill designates the Morris Plains rail station in recognition of the Honorable Frank J. Druetzler to commemorate his outstanding service to Morris Plains and Morris County. Under the bill, the Morris Plains rail station will be renamed the "Frank J. Druetzler Station - Morris Plains, New Jersey." During his 38 year public service career, Frank J. Druetzler was an exemplary Councilman, Mayor and Freeholder for Morris Plains and Morris County. As Mayor for 32 years, Frank J. Druetzler established many community events, memorials and centers, including the annual Memorial Day parade, "Family Day" on the Fourth of July, a 9/11 memorial and a community center. As a freeholder for 15 years, Frank J. Druetzler was involved in several successful projects, including the construction of a $32 million, state-of-the-art correctional facility in Morris Township and the expansion and renovation of the county juvenile center and human services building. Consistent with current practice, 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 "Frank J. Druetzler Station - Morris Plains, New Jersey." The Executive Director of the New Jersey Transit Corporation 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 officially renames the Morris Plains rail station to the "Frank J. Druetzler Station - Morris Plains, New Jersey" to honor Frank J. Druetzler for his extensive public service, which included 38 years as a councilman, mayor, and freeholder (a county official) in Morris Plains and Morris County. During his time as mayor for 32 years, he initiated community events and memorials, and as a freeholder for 15 years, he was involved in significant projects like building a new correctional facility and expanding county buildings. Importantly, the bill specifies that no state or public funds will be used for the signs designating the station; instead, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Transit Corporation (the state agency that operates public transportation) is authorized to accept private donations to cover the costs of creating, buying, installing, and maintaining these signs, with work only beginning after private funding is secured.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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