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SB 321

Designating certain bridges on U.S. highway 69 and 18th street expressway in Johnson county as the Representative Robert M Tomlinson memorial bridge, a bridge on interstate 135 in Sedgwick county as the Don Snyder memorial bridge, a portion of interstate 35 as the deputy Sam Smith memorial highway, a portion of U.S. highway 36 as the undersheriff Brandon Gaede memorial highway, a portion of K-49 highway as the Pvt Michael E Gerber memorial highway and redesignating a current portion of the 35th infantry division memorial highway for interstate 35.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill names I-35/Highway 69 interchange in Johnson County after former Representative Robert M. Tomlinson to honor his legislative service.

Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 321

Legislative bill overview

SB 321 designates the intersection of I-35 and U.S. Highway 69/18th Street Expressway in Johnson County, Kansas as the Representative Robert M. Tomlinson Memorial Interchange. This is a commemorative naming measure that honors a former state legislator by attaching his name to a major traffic infrastructure point.

Why is this important

Memorial designations serve as public recognition of individuals' legislative contributions and community service. The naming of heavily-trafficked intersections ensures the honoree's legacy receives regular public visibility, though this measure has no direct budgetary or operational impact on transportation infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Criteria for memorialization: Questions about what legislative or public service achievements warrant such designations, and whether similar requests from other districts create equity concerns
  • Maintenance of signage: Unclear responsibility and cost for installing, maintaining, and replacing directional signs bearing the memorial name across the complex highway interchange
  • Political precedent: Possibility that approving this memorial establishes expectations for naming infrastructure after other former legislators, potentially creating administrative burden

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

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