Bill

S 8440

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sgt Henry Johnson

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

Designates a portion of the state highway system as a memorial for Sgt Henry Johnson; creates a named roadway, with segment and signage to be determined by authorities.

REFERRED TO RULES

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Bill Summary · S 8440

Summary of Bill S 8440 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sgt Henry Johnson

Overview

Bill Number: S 8440
Title: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sgt Henry Johnson
Purpose: Create a formal designation recognizing Sgt Henry Johnson by dedicating a portion of the state highway system in his honor.
Status: Referenced to Rules
Introduced: June 12, 2025
Classification: bill

Legislative actions

2025-06-12: REFERRED TO RULES
2025-06-12: REFERRED TO RULES (duplicate entry appears in the record)

Related and companion measures

Companion in the Assembly: A 8897 (listed as a companion bill)
Related: A 8897 (companion) notes appear twice in the related bill listing, reinforcing cross-chamber parallel action

Key provisions (as indicated by title and available information)

The bill proposes designating a portion of the state highway system in honor of Sgt Henry Johnson.
The specific highway segment to be designated, signage requirements, and implementation details are not provided in the information available here.
No fiscal provisions, timelines, or regulatory implementation details are included in the provided content.

Who and what would be affected

State highway system: The designation would apply to a defined segment of the state highway network.
Department of Transportation (or applicable state transportation agency): Likely involved in implementing signage and designation, though no explicit implementation duties are stated in the provided materials.
General public and visitors: The designated highway segment would serve as a memorial landmark and point of reference acknowledging Sgt Henry Johnson.

Procedural and timeline notes

The bill has been introduced and immediately referred to Rules, a common early step in the legislative process.
No additional actions, amendments, or committee hearings are listed in the current information.
The existence of a companion Assembly bill (A 8897) indicates cross-chamber consideration or parallel legislation.

Potential impact and considerations

Symbolic/recognition effect: Creates a formal memorial designation intended to honor Sgt Henry Johnson.
Administrative aspects: Requires future specification of the designated segment and signage, subject to state legislative and regulatory processes not detailed here.
Fiscal impact: No funding or cost details are provided in the available content.

Note: The summary is based on the bill’s title and the limited legislative information provided. The exact language in the bill would clarify the precise highway segment, signage standards, funding implications, and any related regulatory steps.

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