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S 8355

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Fire Chief Robert Bornt

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Ashby and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a segment of the state highway system to honor Fire Chief Robert Bornt, with official signage and recognition by the transportation agency.

PRINT NUMBER 8355A
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Bill Summary · S 8355

Summary of Bill S 8355A

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Fire Chief Robert Bornt

Overview and Intent

  • The bill, identified as S 8355A, would designate and dedicate a portion of the state highway system in honor of Fire Chief Robert Bornt.
  • The primary purpose is ceremonial recognition of Fire Chief Bornt by naming a segment of the state highway system in his honor.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Establishes a formal designation of a portion of the state highway system to Fire Chief Robert Bornt.
  • Signage and Implementation: While the specific text is not provided here, such designations typically involve coordination with the Department of Transportation (or equivalent agency) to install appropriate signage and complete any administrative steps required to effect the designation.
  • Funding and Costs: No specific funding or cost details are available in the information provided.
  • Textual Details: The actual legislative language (the exact segment, signage standards, and implementation steps) is not included in the summary materials provided.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Fire Chief Robert Bornt (and his family and community) would be the namesake of the designated highway segment.
  • The Department of Transportation (or equivalent state highway authority) would likely administer the designation, including signage and related administrative tasks.
  • Drivers and residents along the designated highway segment could encounter the new roadside designation.
  • The designation could have ceremonial significance and may be used in official communications, commemorations, and local history.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Jeremy Cooney
  • Cosponsor: Senator Jake Ashby
  • Related/Companion Bill: A 8805 (Assembly companion)

Legislative Actions and Status

  • Introduced: June 4, 2025
  • Current Status: PRINT NUMBER 8355A
  • Recent Actions (in order):
    • Referred to Rules on June 4, 2025
    • Amendments and Recommitments to Rules and subsequent Print Number 8355A actions occurred on June 6, 2025
  • This indicates the bill is moving through the Rules process, with at least one amendment and formal reprinting as part of its progression.

Timeline to Watch

  • After the Rules committee actions, the bill would typically move to floor consideration, committee votes, and potential amendments before final passage and any conference actions with the companion Assembly bill (A 8805).
  • If enacted, the designation would become part of the official highway naming records and require agency implementation steps.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison with the Assembly companion (A 8805) and note any differences once the full texts are available.

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

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