New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SJR120

Introduced
6/3/24  

Caption

Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month."

Impact

The passage of SJR120 would officially acknowledge and honor military and law enforcement working dogs by dedicating a specific month to commemorate their service. The bill underscores the necessity of an annual proclamation by the Governor, urging public officials and citizens to observe and engage in activities that promote awareness about the contributions of working dogs. The resolution aligns with existing national recognition, particularly 'National K9 Veterans Day,' which falls on March 13th, celebrating the history of military working dogs.

Summary

SJR120 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate that designates the month of March as 'Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month.' This initiative aims to honor the essential role that working dogs play in military and law enforcement, both in the protection of the nation and in community engagement. The resolution highlights the contributions of these dogs and their handlers, who often place their lives at risk to serve the public's safety and security. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Latham Tiver and Kristin M. Corrado, emphasizing bipartisan support for recognizing these important members of service teams.

Contention

While there appears to be broad support for recognizing the contributions of working dogs, some stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the implications of dedicating a formal month without corresponding policy changes or funding for training programs and resources for working dogs and their handlers. Nevertheless, the resolution serves as a reminder of the vital roles these animals play in various spheres, including drug detection, explosives identification, and search and rescue operations.

Companion Bills

NJ AJR145

Same As Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month."

NJ AJR78

Carry Over Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month."

Previously Filed As

NJ AJR78

Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month."

NJ AJR145

Designates month of March as "Military and Law Enforcement Working Dogs Month."

NJ AJR27

Designates March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey.

NJ AJR35

Designates March of each year as "Women Veterans Month" in New Jersey.

NJ SJR101

Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.

NJ HR0311

A resolution to declare December 2024 as War Dogs Month in the state of Michigan.

NJ SJR74

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.

NJ SJR61

Designates month of March of each year as "Irish-American Heritage Month" in New Jersey.

NJ AJR63

Designates month of March of each year as "Irish-American Heritage Month" in New Jersey.

NJ AJR109

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.

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CA AB361

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NJ AJR198

Designates April 14 of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Day" in NJ.

NJ SJR106

Designates April 14 of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Day" in NJ.

NJ SJR74

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.

NJ AJR109

Designates month of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Month" in NJ; designates last full week of April of each year as "Military Child Appreciation Week" in NJ.