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SJR 90

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Melvin Ferrell Memorial Highway in Pike County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phillip Wheeler

Designates a 4.8-mile stretch of KY-194 in Pike County as the Melvin Ferrell Memorial Highway and requires signage within 30 days of the designation’s effective date.

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Bill Summary · SJR 90

Purpose and intent

  • Designates a specific segment of a Kentucky state highway in Pike County as the “Melvin Ferrell Memorial Highway.”
  • Honors Melvin Ferrell for his long-time service in the mining industry and more than 40 years as a deputy sheriff with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, as well as his community involvement.

Key provisions

  • Location of designation: A portion of KY-194 in Pike County, specifically from mile marker 67.3 to mile marker 72.1.
  • Official designation: The designated portion shall be known as the “Melvin Ferrell Memorial Highway.”
  • Signage obligation: The Transportation Cabinet must erect appropriate signage within 30 days of the bill’s effective date to denote the designation.

Affected parties and scope

  • Geographic: Residents and travelers on KY-194 between mile markers 67.3 and 72.1 in Pike County.
  • Government/agency: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is responsible for implementing the designation and installing signage.
  • Public memory and recognition: Serves to publicly honor Melvin Ferrell’s contributions to the community, mining industry, and law enforcement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Senate on 2026-02-09; referred to the Committee on Committees (S) and subsequently to Transportation (S) on 2026-02-11.
  • Action requirement: The Transportation Cabinet must install the signage within 30 days after the resolution takes effect.
  • Effective date: Not explicitly stated in the text provided; the 30-day signage timeline is contingent on the resolution’s effective date.

Context and significance

  • This is a commemorative/jurisdictional designation common in state legislatures to honor local figures.
  • The bill does not alter transportation policy, funding, or traffic operations; it creates a ceremonial name for a defined stretch of roadway and requires signage to reflect that designation.

Note: If you need, I can compare this designation to similar memorial highway designations in Kentucky or provide a brief overview of typical signage requirements and potential funding considerations.

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

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