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HJR 42

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Detective John Robert Weiss and Officer Armand VanCleave, Sr., Memorial Overpasses in Jefferson County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jared Bauman

Proposes designating two Jefferson County overpasses as the Detective John Robert Weiss Memorial Overpass and the Officer Armand VanCleave, Sr. Memorial Overpass with memorial sign

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Bill Summary · HJR 42

Bill Overview

HJR 42 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky) is a joint resolution proposing to designate overpasses in Jefferson County as memorials honoring two fallen law enforcement officers: Detective John Robert Weiss and Officer Armand VanCleave, Sr.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and memorialize local law enforcement by naming specific overpasses after two Jefferson County officers who died in the line of duty.
  • The resolution seeks formal recognition within state guidance for commemorative overpasses, contributing to public remembrance and community tribute.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Proposes naming designated overpasses in Jefferson County as the Detective John Robert Weiss Memorial Overpass and the Officer Armand VanCleave, Sr. Memorial Overpass.
  • Jurisdiction: Applies to overpasses located within Jefferson County, Kentucky.
  • Official Recognition: Requires state or local authorities to implement the designation in signage and related commemorative materials consistent with other memorial overpass designations.
  • Naming and Signage: Likely calls for appropriate signage, marker plaques, and official records to reflect the memorial names, subject to applicable transportation and highway design standards.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Law Enforcement Community: Provides formal recognition and a lasting tribute to Detective Weiss and Officer VanCleave, Sr.
  • Jefferson County Transportation Infrastructure: Involves placement of memorial signage and potential adjustments to overpass nomenclature and commemorative displays.
  • Public Safety and Community: Improves public awareness of local officers’ sacrifices and reinforces community memory of law enforcement service.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Action History:
    • 2026-01-27: Introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
    • 2026-01-27: Referred to Committee on Committees (H) for scheduling and assignment.
    • 2026-02-03: Sent to Transportation (H) Committee for consideration.
  • Next steps: The bill will be considered by the Transportation Committee, which may vote to advance it, amend it, or recommend passage to the full House. If passed by both chambers, it would proceed to the governor for signature or veto, following standard constitutional procedures for joint resolutions.

Summary

HJR 42 is a joint resolution aiming to designate at least two Jefferson County overpasses as the Detective John Robert Weiss Memorial Overpass and the Officer Armand VanCleave, Sr. Memorial Overpass. It follows a typical memorial designation process requiring legislative action and committee review, with signage and commemorative recognition implemented if the measure advances.

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

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