ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION AND INDEPENDENT AUTHORITIES COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 5518

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  June 15, 2023

      The Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 5518.

      As reported, the bill designates the portion of State Highway Route No. 47 in Deptford Township as the “Officer Robert J. Shisler Memorial Highway” to honor the life and service of Robert J. Shisler, who was tragically killed in the line of duty.

      Consistent with Department of Transportation policy and other road designations, the bill provides that State or other public funds are not to be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting signs bearing the designation for the “Officer Robert J. Shisler Memorial Highway.” The Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to receive financial assistance from private sources for the costs associated with producing, purchasing, erecting, and maintaining signs bearing the designation.