Summary — HJR 25-1027: Designate Commissioner Lew Gaiter III Memorial Highway
Status: Signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House (May 6, 2025)
Introduced: April 4, 2025
Classification: House Joint Resolution (memorial/highway designation)
Purpose
HJR 25-1027 designates a portion of Colorado highway as the "Commissioner Lew Gaiter III Memorial Highway" to honor the memory and public service of Lew Gaiter III. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and intended to recognize and memorialize an individual by applying an official honorary name to a segment of roadway.
Key provisions
- Creates an honorary designation — the "Commissioner Lew Gaiter III Memorial Highway" — for a specified highway segment (the version content provided here does not include the exact route limits or milepost details).
- Directs (or implies) placement of signage identifying the memorial highway (text of the enacted resolution should be consulted for any explicit direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or local authorities and for who bears the cost of signage).
Note: The provided summary materials do not include the bill text with precise location, sign placement instructions, or funding provisions; consult the official enrolled/resolution text for those specifics.
Who is affected
- Primarily ceremonial impact: residents, motorists, and communities along the designated highway segment who will see the memorial signage.
- Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) or relevant local transportation authority may be responsible for installing and maintaining any signs, depending on the resolution’s language and applicable state policies.
- No changes to route numbers, ownership, maintenance responsibilities, traffic laws, or address designations are implied by routine honorary highway designations.
Legislative timeline & procedural notes
- Introduced in the House: April 4, 2025 (assigned to committee)
- House Third Reading Passed (no amendments): April 16, 2025
- Laid over in House: April 6, 2025
- Introduced in Senate / assigned: April 30, 2025
- Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily: April 30, 2025
- Senate Third Reading Passed (no amendments): May 2, 2025
- Signed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House: May 6, 2025
Because this is a legislative joint resolution for an honorary designation, it is primarily a formal act of the General Assembly. Implementation (sign installation, cost allocation, timing) typically follows department policy or statutory procedures; consult the signed resolution or CDOT for next steps.
Sponsors
Primary sponsors listed include Barbara Kirkmeyer, Ron Weinberg, and Rose Pugliese, with a broad bipartisan list of cosponsors from both chambers (see bill metadata for the full list).
Practical impact & fiscal considerations
- Honorary designation with symbolic value; does not alter road ownership, legal name for addresses, or traffic regulations.
- Fiscal impact is generally limited to sign fabrication and installation. The resolution text (not provided here) may specify whether costs are covered by CDOT, the local jurisdiction, or donations. For precise fiscal effect, review the bill text or any fiscal notes attached to the enrolled resolution.
Where to find the full text
To confirm the exact segment, signage instructions, and any cost provisions, consult the enrolled HJR 25-1027 text on the Colorado General Assembly website or contact the Secretary of the Senate/House records offices.
