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SJR 74

Relating to: recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day in Wisconsin.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Carpenter and 16 co-sponsors

Designates a Jefferson County overpass on KY 841 as the Stephen “Trey” Coleman III Memorial Overpass, with signage, a ceremonial honor only.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 74

Summary — SJR 74

Title: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Stephen "Trey" Coleman III Memorial Overpass in Jefferson County
Classification: Joint resolution (honorary highway designation)
Introduced: March 13, 2025 (filed/received earlier dates appear in legislative record)
Subject: Honorary Highway Designations / Memorials
Jurisdiction: Commonwealth of Kentucky (General Assembly)

Purpose

The resolution honors the life and memory of Stephen Vincent “Trey” Coleman III (b. January 22, 1999 — killed September 10, 2024) by designating a specific highway overpass in Jefferson County as the “Stephen ‘Trey’ Coleman III Memorial Overpass.” It recognizes his community ties (Louisville area), work as a youth basketball referee, and aspirations in the profession.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The overpass on Kentucky Route 841 (I- and/or beltline segment) over Stonestreet Road at mile point 3 in Jefferson County is designated the “Stephen ‘Trey’ Coleman III Memorial Overpass.”
  • Signage: The Transportation Cabinet is directed to erect appropriate signage reflecting the designation within 30 days of the resolution’s effective date.

Who is affected

  • Transportation Cabinet / Kentucky Transportation (state agency): responsible for installing the signage and implementing the designation.
  • Local community and Coleman’s family and friends: the designation provides a permanent public memorial and recognition.
  • Motorists and residents: no substantive change to traffic patterns, road name, addresses, or legal status of the roadway — this is an honorary designation only.

Timeline & legislative status (selected actions reported)

  • Introduced / filed: February–March 2025 (records show multiple receipt/filing dates)
  • Committee referrals: Referred to Senate committees including Transportation and Local Government
  • Read/considered in both chambers: April 2025 (first reading and committee actions recorded mid‑April)
  • Enrolled / delivered to governor: April 17, 2025
  • Enacted: April 23, 2025 (per legislative action log)

Practical and fiscal impact

  • Fiscal: Minimal and limited to the one‑time cost of fabrication and installation of signage. No new programmatic spending or changes to road ownership/maintenance responsibilities are created by the resolution.
  • Legal: Honorary designation only — does not change official road names used for addressing, mapping, or legal descriptions unless separately enacted.

Notes

  • The resolution is ceremonial/commemorative in nature intended to memorialize Trey Coleman and publicly recognize his contributions to the local youth sports community.

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

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