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HB 2029

A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for election of justices, judges and justices of the peace and vacancies and for tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Bernstine and 7 co-sponsors

Designates a section of K-5 in Wyandotte County as the Rep Marvin S Robinson Memorial Highway, with signage funded by donations and required updates to the Harry Darby designation.

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Bill Summary · HB 2029

Summary — HB 2029 (Kansas, 2025)

Main purpose

HB 2029 designates a segment of K‑5 Highway in Wyandotte County as the "Rep Marvin S Robinson Memorial Highway" and updates the existing Harry Darby memorial highway designation so it no longer applies to the portion of I‑635 that shares alignment with K‑5.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The portion of K‑5 from the junction with North 18th Street west to the junction with North 38th Street in Wyandotte County is designated the Rep Marvin S Robinson Memorial Highway.
  • Redesignation: The bill removes the portion of Interstate 635 that shares a route with K‑5 from the statutory designation as the Harry Darby Memorial Highway (amends and repeals K.S.A. 68‑1037 as necessary to reflect the change).
  • Signage funding and placement: The Secretary of Transportation (KDOT) is required to place suitable signs indicating the designation, but only after KDOT has received sufficient gifts/donations to cover:
    • the initial cost of manufacturing and installing the signs, plus
    • an additional 50% of that initial cost to defray future maintenance or replacement.
  • Effective date: Provisions take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register (committee-amended). Legislative records indicate final enactment and Governor’s signature in May 2025 with immediate effect noted.

Fiscal impact

  • KDOT estimate: $16,260 to manufacture and install two signs (~$8,130 per sign).
  • Donation requirement: $24,390 total needed from gifts/donations (initial cost plus 50% reserve).
  • KDOT indicated an FY2026 increase of $16,260 to the agency operations expenditure limitation would be required for implementation; this effect was not reflected in the FY2026 Governor’s Budget Report.

Who is affected

  • Kansas Department of Transportation: sign placement and accounting for donated funds; administrative/expenditure adjustments.
  • Donors: private gifts/donations must be raised to trigger sign installation.
  • Residents and travelers in Wyandotte County: visual designation along K‑5 between North 18th and North 38th Streets.
  • Community stakeholders honoring Representative Marvin S. Robinson and the Harry Darby memorial designation.

Background & legislative status

  • Sponsors: Introduced by Rep. Penn (and 109 co-sponsors).
  • Support: Proponent testimony highlighted Rep. Robinson’s public service (U.S. Navy, local boards, state legislator 2023–24) and preservation work for the Quindaro historic site; local mayor provided written support.
  • Legislative action: Passed both chambers, signed by the Governor on May 29, 2025; effective upon publication / reported effective immediately in legislative actions.

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

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