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ACR 96

Relative to the Assembly Member Patty Berg Memorial Highway.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 72 co-sponsors

California bill designates a highway as the Assembly Member Patty Berg Memorial Highway to honor the deceased legislator through permanent roadway naming.

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
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Bill Summary · ACR 96

Legislative bill overview

ACR 96 is a concurrent resolution designating a California highway or highway segment as the "Assembly Member Patty Berg Memorial Highway" to honor the late legislator. This is a ceremonial bill that names infrastructure rather than creating new policy or funding mechanisms.

Why is this important

Highway naming resolutions serve as public tributes to individuals who made significant contributions to their communities or the state. Such designations keep public figures' legacies visible and can serve educational purposes for residents who use those routes.

Potential points of contention

  • Criteria for naming: Questions about whether the deceased held sufficient stature or made exceptional contributions to warrant a permanent highway designation
  • Cost considerations: While symbolic, highway signs and materials have associated costs that some may argue could be directed elsewhere
  • Selection of location: Disagreement over which specific highway segment best represents the honoree's legacy or district

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

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