All Roll Calls
Yes: 99 • No: 16
New JerseyS1447220th Legislature (2024-2025)Senate
Transfers New Jersey Historic Trust from Department of State to DCA and makes certain changes related to trustees and powers.
Sponsored By: Yvonne Lopez (Democratic), Troy Singleton (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Jersey Historic Trust changes oversight
Beginning December 19, 2025, the New Jersey Historic Trust moves from the Department of State to Community Affairs. Staff, funding, records, and property move with it, while existing rules and decisions stay in place. Its 15-member board includes three state officials and 12 citizen trustees appointed by the governor with Senate approval. Citizen trustees represent different regions and need five years of relevant experience; current trustees can finish their terms without meeting that requirement. The Trust can transfer money or property to Community Affairs or Environmental Protection for running and maintaining state historic sites programs. The law sets no funding amount and creates no direct household payment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Yvonne Lopez
Democratic • House
Troy Singleton
Democratic • Senate
Shanique Speight
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 12/8/2025
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 59 • No: 16 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 10/28/2024
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 40 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.160.
12/19/2025GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (59-16-1)
12/8/2025HouseSubstituted for A4053
12/8/2025HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
11/14/2024HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
10/28/2024HousePassed Senate — (40-0)
10/28/2024SenateReported, 2nd Reading in Senate
6/17/2024SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024Senate
Bill Text
Version PL2025
1/28/2026
Version AL2025
1/15/2026
Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (6/17/24 TR)
12/9/2025
Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Substitute (11/14/24)
11/15/2024
Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Substitute (6/17/24)
6/18/2024
As Introduced
1/4/2024
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