Relative to the John Hughes Memorial Bridge.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Megan Dahle and 1 co-sponsor

Designates the Butte City Bridge on SR 162 as the John Hughes Memorial Bridge, with signage funded by private donations if arranged.

Referred to Com. on TRANS.

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Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 117 (SCR 117) – John Hughes Memorial Bridge

Jurisdiction: California | Session: 2025-2026 | Bill Type: Senate Concurrent Resolution

Date Introduced: February 9, 2026
Status: As of the latest action history, adopted by the Senate and transmitted to the Assembly (April 23, 2026). For legislative progress, refer to the action history details below.

1) Purpose and Intent

SCR 117 designates a state highway bridge in Glenn County as the “John Hughes Memorial Bridge.”

Specifically, it would designate the Butte City Bridge on State Route 162 (Sacramento River, bridge number 11-0100, postmile 76.660) as the John Hughes Memorial Bridge.

The measure also requests the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the cost of erecting appropriate signs reflecting this designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources to cover that cost, to erect the signs.

2) Key Provisions

Designation: The Senate and Assembly designate the Butte City Bridge on SR 162 (Sacramento River) as the John Hughes Memorial Bridge.

Signage Costs: Caltrans is asked to determine the cost of signage to reflect the designation in accordance with state highway sign requirements.

Funding for Signs: If nonstate donations are received to cover the cost, Caltrans is to erect the signs honoring the designation.

Interstate and Interagency Communication: The Secretary of the Senate must transmit copies of the resolution to the Director of Transportation and the bill’s author for distribution.

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

Infrastructure: The primary physical impact is the possible installation of commemorative signs on the designated bridge, contingent on nonstate funding.

Public Recognition: The bridge would receive formal recognition by name, which could influence local identity, historical memory, and educational or commemorative activities in the community.

State Transportation Signage Practices: Caltrans would assess the cost and coordinate signage in alignment with state highway signage standards, and would rely on private donations to cover costs.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: February 9, 2026.

Committee and Floor Actions: The measure underwent committee consideration, was ordered to be placed on the consent calendar after amendments, and progressed through the Senate with a series of readings and endorsements.

Final Action: Read and Adopted in the Senate on April 23, 2026 (Ayes 37, Noes 0). The resolution was ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Next Steps: The Assembly is expected to consider the measure, consistent with the concurrent resolution process. If enacted by both houses, Caltrans would proceed with signage planning and potential installation funded by private donations.

Additional Context

The memorialization highlights John Hughes’s career as a bridge builder and his contributions to the construction industry in Glenn County, including leadership, mentorship, and safety achievements.

The measure aligns with common practice for naming state highway infrastructure to honor individuals who significantly contributed to public works and the local community.

Note: This summary focuses on the substantive provisions and potential impacts as stated in SCR 117. For full legal text and any amendments, consult the official legislative documents.