Celebrate Juneteenth
From A2677 & S1805 to Chapter 102
Follow the journey. Cast your vote. Discover how New Jersey created the Black Heritage Trail.
How does an idea become a law?
This interactive story follows Senate Bill S1805 and Assembly Bill A2677, which became Chapter 102.
Chapter 102 created the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail to promote awareness of Black history, heritage, and culture across the state.
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
Explore how a bill becomes a law and helps preserve important stories across New Jersey.
Juneteenth InteractiveMeet the Sponsors
Senator Michael Testa
Senate Sponsor
Introduced the Senate version as S1805.
Assemblyman Antwan McClellan
Assembly Sponsor
Introduced the Assembly version as A2677.
The Bills Are Introduced
Two versions move through the Legislature: one in the Senate and one in the General Assembly.
Committee Review & Committee Vote
Committee Review
Lawmakers study the bill, hear feedback, discuss it, and may make changes.
Committee Vote
If the committee votes YES, the bill moves to the full Senate and Assembly.
Floor Votes
Senate Floor Vote
Senators debate and vote on S1805.
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Assembly Floor Vote
Assemblymembers debate and vote on A2677.
Assembly Vote Highlight: Assemblyman Erik Simonsen is one of the legislators who casts a vote.
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To the Governor
The bill is sent to the Governor.
The Governor can sign it, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature.
Governor's Desk
The final step before the bill becomes law.
Chapter 102 Becomes Law!
Chapter 102 created the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail to celebrate and share Black history across our state — today and for future generations.
Places connected to Black history in New Jersey.
Stories of teachers, schools, and learning.
Creative contributions to culture and heritage.
Service and sacrifice across generations.
People and places that shaped civic life.