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HJR 358

Naming a portion of Highway 21 the Jackie Swinford Memorial Highway

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Hurst

Designates a portion of Highway 21 as the "Jackie Swinford Memorial Highway" for official signage and public recognition.

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Bill Summary · HJR 358

Overview

HJR 358 (2026rs) from the Alabama Legislature proposes naming a portion of Highway 21 the Jackie Swinford Memorial Highway. As a joint resolution (HJR), the bill seeks to officially designate a specific stretch of public roadway in memory of Jackie Swinford.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and memorialize Jackie Swinford by naming a segment of Highway 21 after them.
  • The designation serves as a public tribute and recognition of Swinford’s contributions or significance to the community or state, as interpreted by the sponsor.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The bill would designate a defined portion of Highway 21 as the "Jackie Swinford Memorial Highway."
  • Jurisdiction and Scope: The designation applies to the particular segment of Highway 21 specified in the bill (the exact mileage and endpoints would be detailed in the full text of the measure or accompanying maps, not provided in the summary here).
  • Official Recognition: The designation would be used by state and local authorities for signage, maps, and official references to the roadway.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary: The public roadway segment of Highway 21 that is designated in the bill.
  • General public: Motorists and travelers who use Highway 21 would encounter the memorial designation on signs and related materials.
  • Governmental entities: State transportation departments or agencies responsible for roadway signage, naming designations, and related records would implement and maintain the designation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: Read for the first time on April 9, 2026.
  • Consideration: The accompanying action history indicates a motion to adopt by Hurst, which was adopted by voice vote on April 9, 2026. This suggests legislative progress toward adoption of the resolution.
  • Next steps: As a joint resolution naming a highway, if adopted by both chambers and approved by the governor (as applicable in Alabama for such resolutions), the designation would become effective and the transportation department would proceed with signage and records changes.

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Steve Hurst.
  • The bill is categorized as a memorial naming resolution rather than substantive policy legislation, meaning its primary effect is ceremonial recognition and signage rather than altering statutes or funding mechanisms.
  • No dollar amounts or programmatic funding changes are indicated in the summary provided; the impact is largely symbolic and navigational (signage and official references).

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