S 1224 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Incorporates boardwalks into transportation local aid program and provides for Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grants to boardwalk projects.

This bill adds boardwalks to New Jersey's definition of "public highways" under transportation funding programs, making them eligible for state support. It creates a new "Local Aid Infrastructure Fund" specifically for grants to municipal boardwalk projects, including construction and repairs. The change directly affects coastal and recreational municipalities (like Atlantic City or Asbury Park) that maintain boardwalks as part of their transportation infrastructure. Key provisions allow these communities to access state transportation funds previously reserved for roads, bridges, and pedestrian pathways. The policy formally recognizes boardwalks as critical transportation infrastructure, not just tourist amenities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Jun 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Jun 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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