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HJR 93

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the James "Jim" Mahan Memorial Highway in Fayette County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa Grossl

Designates a segment of KY 353 in Fayette County as the James "Jim" Mahan Memorial Highway and requires signage within 30 days.

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Bill Summary · HJR 93

Overview

HJR 93 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky) designates a segment of a state highway in Fayette County as the "James 'Jim' Mahan Memorial Highway." The bill expresses recognition of Jim Mahan’s life and service and specifies the exact roadway portion to be renamed and the signage requirement.

Purpose and Intent

  • Honor the life and contributions of James R. Mahan (Jim Mahan), a long-time member of Kentucky’s agricultural community and public service organizations.
  • Provide a tangible, public acknowledgment of Mahan’s impact on agriculture, education, community service, and local institutions in Fayette County.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Kentucky Route 353 (KY 353) in Fayette County is designated as the "James 'Jim' Mahan Memorial Highway."
  • Route Bounds: The designation applies to the segment from the intersection with Kentucky Route 1962 (mile point 7.100) north to the Fayette/Bourbon County line (mile point 11.113).
  • Signage: The Transportation Cabinet is directed to erect appropriate signs within 30 days of the effective date of the resolution to reflect the designation.

Effective Date and Timeline

  • The bill contains a requirement that signage be erected within 30 days after the resolution’s effective date. The exact effective date corresponds to when the resolution takes effect following passage and any constitutional considerations.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • The primary beneficiary is the local Fayette County community and visitors using KY 353, who will now see the memorial designation.
  • Local residents, ongoing agricultural and civic organizations connected to Mahan (e.g., 4-H, Farm Bureau-related groups, Extension Council) are acknowledged through the designation.
  • The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is responsible for implementing signage changes.

Procedural and Legislative Context

  • Reported actions: Referred to Transportation (H) on March 10, 2026; introduced in the House and sent to the Committee on Committees (H) on March 3, 2026.
  • This is a joint resolution, which designates a public highway name and does not create new statutory duties beyond signage and designation.

Summary

HJR 93 designates a portion of KY 353 in Fayette County as the "James 'Jim' Mahan Memorial Highway" to honor Jim Mahan’s lifelong commitment to agriculture, community service, and leadership roles in related organizations. The bill specifies the exact mile points for the designation and requires the Transportation Cabinet to install signage within 30 days of the resolution’s effective date. This action provides a lasting public tribute while preserving the existing roadway system.

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

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