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HB 2845

Establishes the "Jerrad Bennett Memorial Bridge" in Howell County

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Durnell

Missouri HB 2845 names a Howell County bridge after Jerrad Bennett as a commemorative tribute through a formal legislative designation process.

Voted Do Pass (H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2845

Legislative bill overview

HB 2845 designates a specific bridge in Howell County, Missouri as the "Jerrad Bennett Memorial Bridge." The bill has passed through committee review and a Do Pass vote in the House as of February 2026. This is a commemorative naming designation rather than a bill creating infrastructure or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Memorial bridge designations serve to honor individuals within their communities and can increase public awareness of local history. However, these bills consume legislative time and resources that could address substantive policy matters. The public hearing and committee process suggest the sponsoring legislator views this as worthy of formal recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may question whether naming a bridge warrants a full legislative process when pressing state issues remain unaddressed
  • Selection criteria and equity: No public information is available about who Jerrad Bennett was or why this particular individual merits a bridge naming over others in the community
  • Precedent concerns: Routine passage of memorial designations could lead to numerous similar requests that fragment legislative focus

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

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