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ACR 126

Relative to the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a segment of SR 395 in Mono County as the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway, funded by private donations for new signage.

From committee: Be ordered to second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to Consent Calendar.
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Bill Summary · ACR 126

Summary of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 126 (2025-2026)

Title

Relative to the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway

Purpose and Intent

ACR 126 designates a segment of State Highway Route 395 in Mono County as the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway. The measure expresses the Legislature’s desire to honor Captain Vidar Anderson, a Long Valley Fire Protection District firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1990 during a rescue attempt at Convict Lake.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Designates the portion of State Route 395 in Mono County from Rock Creek Road (postmile R10.264) to the South Landing Overcrossing (postmile R14.080), as the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway.
  • Signage and Funding:
    • Requests the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the cost of appropriate highway signs acknowledging the designation.
    • Provides that signs be erected only after nonstate (private) donations sufficient to cover the cost have been received.
  • Official Action: Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for distribution.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Physical Infrastructure: A specific stretch of State Route 395 in Mono County would carry the memorial designation on official signage.
  • Costs and Funding: Financial responsibilities for signage would be pursued through donations; the state would not fund signage unless donor funds are secured to cover the cost.
  • State Agencies: Caltrans would determine sign costs and, if donations are obtained, oversee the installation of the signs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 22, 2026, by Assembly Member Tangipa (Coauthor: Senator Alvarado-Gil).
  • Action History:
    • Jan 23, 2026: Referred to the Assembly Transportation Committee.
    • Apr 21, 2026: Adopted by committee and placed on the Consent Calendar (Ayes 15, Noes 0) with actions noted for April 20.
  • Status: As of the latest action, the measure has progressed through the committee stage and is moving toward or onto the Consent Calendar for full Assembly consideration.

Background Context

  • The memorial designation honors Captain Vidar Anderson, who, along with other first responders, responded to an ice rescue at Convict Lake on February 19, 1990. Captain Anderson died in the line of duty while attempting the rescue and is remembered for his service and sacrifice; the designation serves as a lasting tribute to his memory.

Practical Impact

  • The bill provides symbolic recognition and public visibility of Captain Anderson’s service.
  • The implementation is contingent on private fundraising to cover the costs of new signage, aligning with state policy that memorial signs funded by nonstate sources can be installed if funds are secured.

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

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