The New Jersey General Assembly approved legislation that would expand the state’s tourism promotion of historic sites, including through a new interactive website and a commemorative Revolutionary War license plate program tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
One measure, A2388, would require the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State to develop and maintain an interactive website highlighting New Jersey’s historic sites and historic districts. The bill also calls for the site to include information on the state’s historical and cultural roadside markers and to be updated as new sites and districts are established or added, to keep information current for residents and visitors.
Lawmakers also approved A2391, which would require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue 250th Anniversary Revolutionary War license plates once initial start-up costs are covered through private donations to the commission or another organization.
Revenue from the plates would support preservation of Revolutionary War sites across the state through a dedicated “250th Anniversary Revolutionary War License Plate Fund.” Under the bill, motorists would pay a $50 application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee, with proceeds directed to eligible historic sites.
The legislation is aimed at boosting visibility and support for New Jersey’s historic assets as the country approaches the semiquincentennial. Both measures now move to the Senate for consideration.
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