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HB 3486

Designates the "Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway" in Jefferson County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Lucas

Designates a segment of US 61 in Jefferson County as the Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway, with MoDOT erecting and maintaining the signs at its cost.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3486

Bill overview

HB 3486 proposes to designate a segment of U.S. Highway 61 in Jefferson County, Missouri, as the "Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway." The designation is purely ceremonial and directed at signage and recognition.

Main purpose and intent

  • Officially designate a specific stretch of highway in Jefferson County as a memorial to Army Private First Class Gary Prather.
  • Ensure the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is responsible for erecting and maintaining signs recognizing the memorial designation.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The portion of U.S. Highway 61 from CRD R7 School Road north to CRD Plattin Road in Jefferson County shall be named the "Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway."
  • Signage and maintenance: MoDOT must erect appropriate memorial signs for this designated highway segment and maintain them.
  • Funding: All costs associated with erecting and maintaining the signs are to be paid by MoDOT.

Affected entities and individuals

  • Geographic area: A specific segment of U.S. Highway 61 in Jefferson County, Missouri.
  • State agency: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) bears responsibilities for signage installation and ongoing maintenance.
  • Honoree: Army PFC Gary Prather (the memorial designation recognizes his service).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • Introduced and read first time: February 26, 2026
    • Read second time: February 27, 2026
    • Referred to committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026
  • The bill does not specify a future sunset or review date; it assigns ongoing designation and signage responsibility to MoDOT.

Additional notes

  • The bill adds a single new section to Chapter 227 of the Missouri Revised Statutes (Section 227.911) to formalize the designation.
  • The memorandum indicates that the name is to adorn a defined stretch of U.S. Highway 61 and that MoDOT will cover the related costs.

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

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