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NJ S2280

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Interstate Route 280 from milepost 6.53 to milepost 10.15 in West Orange Township as the "Governor Brendan Byrne Memorial Highway"

  • Honors Governor Brendan T. Byrne, born in West Orange in 1924, who served two terms as New Jersey Governor from 1974 to 1982 and passed away January 4, 2018

  • Prohibits use of state or public funds for producing, purchasing, or erecting the memorial highway signs

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to accept private gifts, grants, or financial assistance from non-governmental sources to fund the signage

  • Governor Byrne's major accomplishments included implementing the state income tax, legalizing Atlantic City casino gambling, and protecting the Pinelands from development

Legislative Description

Designates portion of Interstate Route 280 in West Orange as "Governor Brendan Byrne Memorial Highway."

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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