Bill > HB1596

This bill modifies the process for naming highways and bridges in Missouri by establishing comprehensive requirements for memorial designations. The bill requires that organizations or individuals seeking to name a highway or bridge must submit an application to the Department of Transportation, including a sponsoring state legislator, at least 100 signatures of supporters, and pay a fee to cover sign construction costs. Proposed designations must be submitted by November 1st prior to the legislative session and will be reviewed by the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight. The bill limits each event, place, organization, or person to one highway or bridge designation, with signs to be erected for a 20-year period after which the designation can be renewed. Special exceptions are made for designations honoring fallen law enforcement officers, military members killed in duty, Medal of Honor recipients, emergency personnel, and state employees, who are exempt from some application requirements. The Department of Transportation must provide public notice of proposed designations and post biographical information online for newly honored individuals. After the initial 20-year period, the department can remove signs and potentially redesignate the highway or bridge to honor a different event or person.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1596&year=2025&code=R