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NJ AJR155
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
- Designates October of each year as "Walk to School Month" in New Jersey
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month and encourage public officials, private organizations, and citizens to observe it with appropriate events and activities
- Promotes walking and biking to school to encourage regular physical activity in children, reducing risks of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
- Aims to reduce vehicle traffic and air pollution near schools by decreasing the number of cars on the road during school commutes
- Encourages communities to create safe walking and biking routes through sidewalk maintenance, traffic calming devices, and pedestrian signals at intersections
Legislative Description
Designates October of each year as "Walk to School Month."
Education
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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