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SJR 29

Designates August of each year as "Professional Engineers Month" in NJ and first Wednesday in August of each year as "Professional Engineering Day."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Diegnan and 5 co-sponsors

Designates August as Professional Engineers Month and the first Wednesday in August as Professional Engineering Day in New Jersey to honor engineers and promote the profession.

Approved P.L.2024, JR-4.
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Bill Summary · SJR 29

Summary — SJR 29 (Joint Resolution): Designation of "Professional Engineers Month" and "Professional Engineering Day" in New Jersey

Purpose

SJR 29 is a commemorative joint resolution that designates August of each year as "Professional Engineers Month" in New Jersey and the first Wednesday in August of each year as "Professional Engineering Day." The resolution recognizes the role of professional engineers in protecting public health, safety, and welfare and in contributing to the State’s technological and economic growth.

Key provisions

  • Designates August of each year as “Professional Engineers Month” (proposed codification: C.36:2-465).
  • Designates the first Wednesday in August of each year as “Professional Engineering Day.”
  • Requests (respectfully) that the Governor annually issue a proclamation encouraging citizens to participate in observance of the month and day (proposed codification: C.36:2-466).
  • Declares the resolution shall take effect immediately.

Who is affected / Impact

  • The resolution is ceremonial and advisory in nature. It does not create regulatory requirements, appropriations, or changes to professional licensure standards.
  • Intended beneficiaries/subjects of recognition: nearly 10,000 licensed professional engineers in New Jersey (per the resolution text) and organizations that employ or educate engineers.
  • Potential practical impacts: annual gubernatorial proclamations and promotional/educational activities by professional societies, schools, employers, and government agencies to highlight the profession and encourage careers in engineering.

Legislative history & status

  • Introduced: December 17, 2024 (received/Filed by Secretary of the Senate).
  • Passed Senate: June 28, 2024 (40–0).
  • Passed Assembly: October 28, 2024 (77–0–0).
  • Approved: December 12, 2024; enacted as P.L.2024, JR-4. Effective immediately.
  • Committee action: Reported favorably by Senate Commerce Committee (June 10, 2024).
  • Related/companion measures: HJR 122, SJR 9, AJR 50.
  • Sponsor (as listed in source): Jil Tracy (primary).

Notes

  • The resolution notes the history of professional engineering licensure in the U.S. beginning in August 1907 and emphasizes the profession’s public-safety mission and role in infrastructure, industry, and education.
  • Because the measure is a joint resolution of commemoration, it carries symbolic recognition rather than legal or budgetary consequences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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