ASSEMBLY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 1577

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: DECEMBER 4, 2025

      The Assembly State and Local Government Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 1577 (1R).

      This bill requires the Department of Transportation (department) to maintain the roadways that surround the State capitol complex.  Specifically, the bill would require the maintenance of specific sections of West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive within the City of Trenton.  Maintenance of these roadways is required to include, but not be limited to, road paving and snow plowing.  To assist in fulfilling the bill’s requirements, the department may consult or contract with any State agency, county, or municipality that is responsible for maintaining the adjoining portion of each of the roadways.

      As reported by the committee, Senate Bill No. 1577 (1R) is identical to Assembly Bill No. 928 (1R), which was also reported by the committee on this date.