AJR 93 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Celebrates and commemorates Timbuctoo's 200th anniversary.

This joint resolution (AJR 93) formally celebrates and commemorates the 200th anniversary of Timbuctoo, an unincorporated African-American community in Westampton Township, New Jersey. It recognizes Timbuctoo’s historical significance as a settlement founded by formerly enslaved people in 1826, its role in the Underground Railroad, and its connection to Black heritage and resilience. The resolution directs copies to the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Advisory Committee and local historical groups, with no new policies or funding impacts. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations but honors the community’s legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

General Assembly Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jun 18, 2026

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What changed between versions

Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 2 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from a technical review version to its introduced version. A new STATEMENT section was added providing historical context about Timbuctoo, including its founding by formerly enslaved African-Americans in 1826, its role on the Underground Railroad, and the 1860 Battle of Pine Swamp. The procedural status changed from 'as reported with technical review' to 'introduced pending technical review.'

TECHNICAL

A STATEMENT section was added at the end of the bill providing historical background on Timbuctoo, including its 1826 founding by four formerly enslaved men (David Parker, Wardell Parker, Ezekiel Parker, and Hezekiah Hall), its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the 1860 Battle of Pine Swamp in which residents defended against slave catcher George Alberti.

The bill's procedural status changed from 'As reported by the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel,' reflecting its movement through the legislative process.

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How they voted

This bill passed the General Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jun 18, 2026

Committee

Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

upper

May 4, 2026

Committee

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by the Assembly (70-1-0)

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors