New JerseyNew Jersey names Route 35 stretch for two fallen soldiers
New Jersey names a stretch of Route 35 in Laurence Harbor for James Francisco and Walter Schmidt, with a payment agreement required before work on signs begins.
What it does
The transportation commissioner must name part of Route 35 in Laurence Harbor for James Francisco and Walter Schmidt. A payment agreement is required before work on the signs begins.
State and other public money cannot pay to make, buy, or put up the signs. Private help is allowed, but a payer must agree to cover the signs and their upkeep.
Argument forThe road name could help drivers remember two local soldiers who died while serving in the Vietnam War.
Argument againstRequiring a payment agreement could delay the tribute if no one agrees to cover the signs and their upkeep.
More detail
The transportation commissioner must name the road segment for James Francisco and Walter Schmidt and put up memorial signs. This covers Route 35 in Laurence Harbor from milepost 45.37 to milepost 47.26. Work must wait until a responsible party agrees to cover the costs of making, buying, putting up, and maintaining the signs. The law took effect upon approval on July 22, 2026.
The state bars the use of public money to make, buy, or put up the memorial signs. These rules apply to signs for the James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway. The transportation commissioner may accept private gifts or grants for sign costs. The department may accept funding only after a responsible party agrees to cover the signs and their upkeep.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 22Approved P.L.2026, c.44.Became Law
- Jun 11Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0)Passed 2nd Chamber
- Jun 11Substituted for A4620 (1R)
- Jun 1Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Mar 23Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeMinor
- Mar 23Passed by the Senate (37-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Mar 2Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation CommitteeIntroduced
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