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SB 282

AN ACT NAMING A PORTION OF CONNECTICUT ROUTE 317 IN HONOR OF LOUIS C. DELUCA.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Berthel

SB 282 designates a Connecticut Route 317 section as "Louis C. DeLuca" to honor an unspecified individual through state infrastructure naming.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
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Bill Summary · SB 282

Legislative bill overview

SB 282 proposes to officially designate a portion of Connecticut Route 317 as "Louis C. DeLuca" in his honor. This is a ceremonial naming bill that creates an official designation for a specific highway section. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation for consideration.

Why is this important

Naming designations serve as public recognition of individuals deemed significant to their communities or state. While largely symbolic, such measures create official memorials on state infrastructure and require legislative action. The real-world impact is minimal in terms of governance or policy, but reflects community values and historical record-keeping.

Potential points of contention

  • Insufficient public context: The bill provides no biographical information about Louis C. DeLuca, making it difficult for legislators unfamiliar with local history to evaluate the appropriateness of the honor
  • Precedent and equity concerns: Highway naming requests could proliferate if approved without clear criteria, potentially creating questions about who qualifies for such designations
  • Lack of community input documentation: No indication of formal community support or public hearing process is evident in the bill's introduction materials

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

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