S 3505 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates "New Jersey's For You and Me" by Kathleen Golden Murphy and Shannon Murphy Flannery as New Jersey State song.

This bill designates "New Jersey’s For You and Me" by Kathleen Golden Murphy and Shannon Murphy Flannery as New Jersey’s official state song. It directly affects the state by establishing the first official song to represent New Jersey’s identity, replacing the previous lack of a designated state song. The song, written by two New Jersey residents in the 1990s, references state symbols like the Eastern goldfinch and red oak, and emphasizes themes of unity and pride. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, making this song the official musical representation of the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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