Relative to the Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd Memorial Highway.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Wilson

The bill would designate a California highway as the Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd Memorial Highway and require signage, creating a public memorial.

Referred to Com. on TRANS.

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Summary of ACR 228 (2025-2026) – Relative to the Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd Memorial Highway

Purpose and intent

ACR 228 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the California Assembly related to designating a memorial highway named in honor of Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd.

The bill proposes commemorating and recognizing the service and sacrifice of Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd by creating a named memorial highway in his memory.

Key provisions and changes

Establishment of Memorial Designation: The resolution designates a specific highway route within California as the “Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd Memorial Highway.” Details such as the exact corridor, mileage, and terminus points are typically specified in the accompanying text or through a future corridor-mapping statute or administrative action, but the core action is to establish the designation.

Authority and Process: The resolution authorizes or requests relevant state agencies (often the California Department of Transportation) to install appropriate signage and to take necessary administrative steps to reflect the designation on official maps and road signage, consistent with standard procedures for memorial designations.

Public Commemoration: The designation serves as a public acknowledgment of Parole Agent Byrd’s contributions and may accompany ceremonial activities or recognition on or near the designated roadway.

Who or what would be affected

State transportation network: The designation would affect a specific highway route within California, primarily in terms of signage and official naming in state materials.

Public memory and recognition: The designation creates a lasting public memorial, informing residents and visitors about Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd and his service.

Government agencies: California Department of Transportation and related agencies would implement signage changes and update official documents/maps as needed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and Referral: The measure was introduced on June 23, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Transportation (TRANS) on June 29, 2026.

Status: The bill has moved through the standard legislative process for resolutions, with assignment to the relevant committee for consideration. As a non-binding concurrent resolution, it reflects the Legislature’s intent rather than creating enforceable law.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Lori Wilson is listed, indicating legislative support from at least one additional member.

Notes on scope and effect

Non-binding: This is a memorial designation (a resolution), not a statute that creates legal obligations or funding. It expresses the Legislature’s intention to honor Parole Agent Byrd and directs agencies to proceed with memorial signage consistent with existing processes.

Fiscal impact: Typically minimal or covered within routine administrative activities for signage; specific fiscal provisions would be clarified in the bill’s text or by the authorizing agency.

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