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SJR 126

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway in Magoffin County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Smith

Designates a segment of a Magoffin County road as the “Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway” for ceremonial and commemorative purposes only.

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Bill Summary · SJR 126

Overview

SJR 126 (2026 Regular Session, Kentucky) is a joint resolution proposing to designate a specific roadway in Magoffin County as the “Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway.” If enacted, the designation would apply to the named portion of highway and be used for ceremonial and commemorative purposes, aligning with Kentucky practice of honoring individuals by naming state-maintained routes in their memory.

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor Private Hargis Salyer, Jr., recognizing his service and contributions by naming a portion of public roadway in Magoffin County after him.
  • To provide a formal designation that can be used in official signage, maps, and public references.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Designation: The bill designates a specific highway segment in Magoffin County as the “Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway.”
  • Scope of designation: The resolution designates the road name for ceremonial and commemorative purposes; it does not specify changes to ownership, maintenance responsibilities, or funding mechanisms beyond the customary implementation of a memorial designation.
  • Signage and implementation: Typically, upon passage, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet would place and maintain appropriate signage reflecting the memorial designation, consistent with state standards for commemorative names.
  • Non-applicability to other designations: The bill does not alter existing route numbers or official route designations beyond the memorial name.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary: A specific road segment in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • Local residents and travelers: Those who use or encounter the designated roadway may see the memorial name on signs and official references.
  • Government stakeholders: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet would implement signage consistent with commemorative designation processes; local officials may coordinate on signage locations and dedication events.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: February 26, 2026 (Senate).
  • Committee referral: Committee on Committees (S) and subsequent referral to Transportation (S) on March 2, 2026.
  • Next steps: If approved by the Senate and the House, and signed by the Governor (as applicable to joint resolutions of this nature in Kentucky), the designation would be implemented according to state procedures for memorial highway designations.

Notes

  • This is a commemorative designation bill (a joint resolution), which typically requires approval by both chambers and the governor. It does not create new funding or alter transportation policy outside the memorial naming.
  • Specifics such as the exact highway segment and signage details are typically finalized in coordination with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at the time of enactment.

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

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