SENATE STATE GOVERNMENT, WAGERING, TOURISM & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 552

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: MARCH 23, 2026

      The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Senate Bill No. 552.

      As amended by the committee, this bill requires the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to develop and maintain an Internet website for historic sites and historic districts, including, but not limited to, the New Jersey program on historical and cultural roadside markers.

      Under the bill, the division would develop and maintain an interactive website providing information on the historic sites or historic districts throughout the State.  The bill requires the division to update the website whenever a site or district is added to the program or whenever a governmental entity establishes a new historic site or district.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS:

      The committee amendments require that the New Jersey Historical Commission complies with the standards and requirements established by the Department of Transportation for the design, placement, and location of roadside markers.