Designates portion of Interstate Route 280 in West Orange as "Governor Brendan Byrne Memorial Highway."
Impact
This bill impacts state laws primarily by instituting a formal recognition of a highway in honor of a prominent historical figure in New Jersey politics. The establishment of memorial highways is a practice that allows states to commemorate the contributions of individuals, thereby fostering a sense of respect and remembrance within the community. However, important to note is that no state or public funds will be allocated towards the creation and maintenance of signs associated with this designation, ensuring that local governments or private sources will bear the costs involved.
Summary
Assembly Bill A1748 proposes the designation of a segment of Interstate Route 280 in West Orange, New Jersey, as the 'Governor Brendan Byrne Memorial Highway.' This designation aims to honor the legacy of Governor Brendan T. Byrne, acknowledging his substantial contributions to the State of New Jersey during his extensive public service career. The section designated spans from milepost 6.53 to milepost 10.15, marking a route significant to the local community and to the state as a whole.
Contention
While the bill aims to honor Governor Byrne’s memory, discussions may arise regarding the appropriateness of using highway designations as a means of commemoration. Some community members may question the efficacy of such memorials and their impact on local identity or state heritage. Additionally, ensuring that private funding sources are appropriately vetted may raise concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the process of erecting and maintaining the commemorative signs.
Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, certain land, buildings and improvements situate in the 40th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; and making a repeal.
Authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Governor, to grant and convey certain easements through and across lands of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Township of Manheim, County of Lancaster, for purposes of a road realignment project and to accept from the Township of Manheim existing right-of-way to be abandoned as part of the road realignment project; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Drexel University, permanent easement encumbering certain lands situate in the City and County of Philadelphia; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Philadelphia certain land, buildings and improvements situated in the 40th ward of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain land owned by Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, in return for the development of a hiking trail and scenic viewing area in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County; revoking a use restriction; and making repeals.
Townships: public services; certain townships to purchase, own, or operate a public service facility; provide for. Amends 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.1a - 41.110c) by adding sec. 2b.