Transfers New Jersey Historic Trust from Department of State to DCA and makes certain changes related to trustees and powers.

This bill transfers the New Jersey Historic Trust from the Department of State to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), aligning its statutory home with its current administrative placement since 2002. It updates trustee qualifications, requiring citizen members to have five years of experience in preservation, fundraising, or related fields, and expands the Trust’s authority to collect fees for workshops and loan applications. The Trust will continue its core work preserving historic sites and managing programs like the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund. The bill ensures all existing functions, personnel, and records transfer seamlessly to DCA without altering the Trust’s mission or operations.