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S 6979

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to "De La Soul"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Monica Martinez

Summary of S 6979: Dedicating a Portion of the State Highway System to "De La Soul" OverviewThis bill proposes to dedicate a portion of the state highway system to the influential

PRINT NUMBER 6979A
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Bill Summary · S 6979

Summary of S 6979: Dedicating a Portion of the State Highway System to "De La Soul"

Overview

This bill proposes to dedicate a portion of the state highway system to the influential hip-hop group "De La Soul." The legislation aims to honor the group's significant contributions to music and culture.

Key Provisions

  • Designates a section of State Route 110 as the "De La Soul Highway"
  • Requires the state Department of Transportation to erect signs along the designated highway segment to commemorate De La Soul
  • Authorizes the use of state funds for the design, construction, and maintenance of the highway signage

Affected Parties

  • Residents and travelers along State Route 110, which runs through several counties in the state
  • The general public, who will be able to recognize and learn about De La Soul's legacy when driving the designated highway

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the state Senate on March 27, 2025 and has been marked as "PRINT NUMBER 6979A"
  • A companion bill, A 7612, has also been introduced in the state Assembly
  • The bills must pass both legislative chambers and be signed by the governor to become law
  • If enacted, the Department of Transportation would have 1 year to install the commemorative highway signage

Overall, this legislation seeks to honor the pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul by dedicating a portion of the state's highway system in their name. The move aims to raise awareness of the group's influential musical and cultural contributions.

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

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