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HB 3516

Establishes the "Emmett Kelly Sr Memorial Highway" in Texas County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bennie Cook

Designates a segment of US 63 in Texas County, MO as the Emmett Kelly Sr Memorial Highway, funded by private donations for signage maintained by MoDOT.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3516

Purpose and intent

  • Designates a specific portion of U.S. Highway 63 in Texas County, Missouri, as the "Emmett Kelly Sr Memorial Highway."
  • The designation is memorial in nature, recognizing Emmett Kelly Sr.

Key provisions and changes

  • Adds a new section (Section 227.912) to Chapter 227, RSMo.
  • The designated stretch runs from the southern access at CST East Street/State Highway 17 north to CST Main Street in Texas County.
  • The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is responsible for erecting and maintaining signs for the designation.
  • Costs for signage are to be paid with private donations (i.e., private fundraising to cover expenses).

Affected parties and entities

  • Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT): responsible for installation and ongoing maintenance of memorial highway signs.
  • Private donors and fundraising entities: responsible for providing funds to cover sign-related costs.
  • Travelers and residents in Texas County, Missouri: geographic area affected by the designation and signage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the 2026 session (HB 3516) and referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • Previous actions include: read second time on March 2, 2026; introduced and read first time on February 27, 2026.
  • No explicit effective date or transition timeline is provided beyond the designation and funding mechanism; implementation contingent on securing private donations and subsequent sign erection by MoDOT.

Additional notes

  • The bill text specifies the following designation language: “The portion of U.S. Highway 63 from the southern access at CST East Street/State Highway 17 continuing north to CST Main Street in Texas County shall be designated the 'Emmett Kelly Sr Memorial Highway'.”
  • It assigns signage responsibility to MoDOT, with private donations covering costs, but does not indicate any ongoing maintenance funding beyond standard MoDOT responsibilities.

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

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