S.497

Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway."

Final Passage·6/11/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S497 honors James Francisco and Walter Schmidt by designating a portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James.

New Jersey S497 designates a portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as the "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." The bill instructs the Commissioner of Transportation to erect signs bearing this designation. The act honors James Francisco, a Purple Heart recipient killed in action during the Vietnam War, and Walter Schmidt, who was killed in action in South Vietnam and awarded a Silver Star. The bill prohibits the use of public funds for the signs and allows the Commissioner to accept private donations for their production and maintenance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 0–0 · Jun 11
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Jun 1

10:00 AM

Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Hearing

Mar 2

11:00 AM

Senate Transportation Hearing

History

Jun 11

Assembly

Substituted for A4620 (1R)

Jun 11

Assembly

Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0)

Jun 1

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading