LEGISLATIVE FISCAL ESTIMATE
SENATE, No. 1577
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
221st LEGISLATURE
DATED: JUNE 28, 2024
SUMMARY
Synopsis: Requires maintenance of roadways surrounding State capital complex.
Type of Impact: Annual increase in State expenditures; potential local revenue
increase.
Agencies Affected: New Jersey Department of Transportation; City of Trenton
Office of Legislative Services Estimate
Fiscal Impact Annual
State Expenditure Increase $338,000
Local Revenue Increase Indeterminate
 The New Jersey Office of Legislative Services (OLS) estimates that the bill will likely result
in an annual $338,000 increase in expenditures for the State associated with the maintenance
of specific sections of West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial
Drive within the City of Trenton.
 The City of Trenton maintains the adjoining portion of the roadways surrounding the capital
complex and could potentially experience revenue increases if the department decides to
consult or contract with the city for maintenance.
BILL DESCRIPTION
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to maintain the roadways that surround the
State capitol complex. Specifically, the bill would require the maintenance of specific sections of
West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive within the City of
Trenton. Maintenance of these roadways is required to include, but not be limited to, road paving
and snow plowing. To assist in fulfilling the bill’s requirements, the department may consult or
contract with any State agency, county, or municipality that is responsible for maintaining the
adjoining portion of each of the roadways.
Office of Legislative Services Legislative Budget and Finance Office
State House Annex Phone (609) 847-3105
P.O. Box 068 Fax (609) 777-2442
Trenton, New Jersey 08625 www.njleg.state.nj.us
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
None received.
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
The OLS estimates that the bill will likely result in an annual $338,000 increase in expenditures
for the State associated with the maintenance of specific sections of West State Street, West
Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive within the City of Trenton.
Data provided by the City of Trenton confirms that the current maintenance expenditures for
West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive are as follows:
State Capitol Complex Annual Roadway Expenditure Estimate
West State West Barrack Memorial
Street Lafayette Street Drive
Maintenance $30,000 $12,000 $10,000 $50,000
Snow Removal $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 $25,000
Staffing $15,000 $18,000 $18,000 $16,000
Miscellaneous $10,000 $10,000 $40,000 $4,000
Total $95,000 $60,000 $88,000 $95,000
Total estimated expenditure to DOT $338,000
Notably, the City of Trenton maintains the adjoining portion of the roadways surrounding the
capital complex and could potentially experience revenue increases if the department decides to
consult or contract with the city for maintenance.
Section: Authorities, Utilities, Transportation and Communications
Analyst: Michael D. Walker
Assistant Fiscal Analyst
Approved: Thomas Koenig
Legislative Budget and Finance Officer
This legislative fiscal estimate has been produced by the Office of Legislative Services due to the
failure of the Executive Branch to respond to our request for a fiscal note.
This fiscal estimate has been prepared pursuant to P.L.1980, c.67 (C.52:13B-6 et seq.).