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HJR 30

JACK STEINMAN MEMORIAL HWY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adam Niemerg and 2 co-sponsors

Illinois HJR 30 designates an unspecified state highway as the Jack Steinman Memorial Highway to honor a deceased individual with local significance.

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
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Bill Summary · HJR 30

Legislative bill overview

HJR 30 designates a highway in Illinois as the "Jack Steinman Memorial Highway" in honor of Jack Steinman. This is a ceremonial resolution that names a roadway after a deceased individual, likely someone with significance to the sponsoring legislators' district.

Why is this important

Memorial highway designations serve to publicly honor individuals' contributions and legacies while creating permanent recognition along transportation infrastructure. These resolutions are typically non-controversial ways for legislators to commemorate community members, though they require legislative time and formal action.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill materials provided don't specify which highway is being renamed or details about Jack Steinman's background, making it difficult to assess whether this is widely supported by affected communities
  • Limited substantive impact: As a ceremonial resolution, this creates no policy changes or budget implications, raising questions about legislative priorities
  • Standardization concerns: Illinois has numerous memorial highway designations; some may question whether individual resolutions are the most efficient approach versus consolidated naming processes

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

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