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S 5643

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Dwight Heavy D Myers Way"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey

Designates a portion of the state highway system as Dwight Heavy D Myers Way, to be reflected in official maps, signage, and records if enacted.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · S 5643

Summary of Bill S 5643: Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Dwight Heavy D Myers Way"

Overview

  • Purpose: To designate a portion of the state highway system with the name “Dwight Heavy D Myers Way.”
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation Committee
  • Related legislation:
    • Companion bill: A 8308
    • Prior-session companion: S 9667
  • Legislative actions recorded:
    • 2025-02-26: Referred to Transportation (listed twice in the actions)

What the bill would do

  • The bill formally designates a segment of the state highway system to be known as “Dwight Heavy D Myers Way.”
  • The designation is an official naming for a portion of the highway, to be used in official references, maps, and related signage and communications, subject to implementation by the appropriate state transportation authorities if enacted.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishes an honorary name for a stated portion of the state highway system (the exact segment is not specified in the provided information).
  • Sets a framework for recognition within official records, maps, and communications, with potential signage and related administrative actions to reflect the designation.
  • The bill does not indicate fiscal allocations, specific signage requirements, or timeline milestones beyond the designation itself in the summary provided.

Who would be affected

  • State transportation department(s) and related agencies responsible for highway naming, signage, and mapping.
  • Highway users and the traveling public, who would encounter the designated name in maps, official documents, and any installed signs.
  • Localities and jurisdictions that coordinate with state transportation on signage and naming conventions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to the Transportation Committee, indicating the bill is at an early stage of the legislative process.
  • Next steps (not specified in the summary but typical): Committee consideration, potential amendments, floor consideration in the respective chamber, and, if passed, reconciliation with any companion bill (A 8308) and passage by both houses before potential gubernatorial action.

Notes

  • The location of the designated highway segment is not specified in the available information.
  • The designation would require action by the state Department of Transportation or equivalent agency to implement signage and official references if the bill advances and becomes law.
  • The bill’s cultural or commemorative intent is to honor Dwight Heavy D Myers (as reflected by the designation name), aligning with common practice of memorial highway designations.

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

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