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SB 1006

Relating to: designating and marking memorial highways for state troopers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by André Jacque and 6 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill establishing formal procedures to designate highway segments as memorials to deceased state troopers with appropriate signage and markers.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 1006

Legislative bill overview

SB 1006 establishes a process for designating and marking memorial highways in Wisconsin to honor state troopers who have died in the line of duty. The bill creates a formal mechanism for naming highway segments after fallen officers and requires appropriate signage and markers along these routes.

Why is this important

Memorial highways serve as public recognition of law enforcement sacrifice and provide communities with visible tributes to fallen officers. This legislation establishes consistent state procedures for such designations, ensuring they are conducted formally rather than informally, and helps preserve the memory of those who died serving Wisconsin.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and maintenance: Funding requirements for signage installation, replacement, and long-term maintenance may fall on state or local budgets without clear allocation of responsibility
  • Scope and eligibility criteria: Questions about which officers qualify for memorials, geographic prioritization, and whether the criteria are clearly defined to prevent disputes
  • Highway saturation concerns: Potential for numerous designations over time that could dilute the significance of individual memorials or create confusion for drivers

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

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