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SB 70

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway". (8/1/26)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roy Adams and 24 co-sponsors

Designates a section of LA Highway 1 in Vivian as the Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway, with signage funded by local/private sources up to $750 per sign.

Effective date 8/1/2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 70

Summary of Louisiana Senate Bill 70 (2026)

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Sponsor: Sen. Sam Jenkins
  • Title: Roads/Highways – Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway".
  • Effective date: August 1, 2026

Purpose and Intent

SB 70 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 (N. Pine St.) in Vivian, Caddo Parish, as the Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway. The bill directs state authorities to acknowledge this designation through signage, recognizing Officer Marc Brock posthumously.

Key Provisions

  1. Designation of the Roadway

    • Section 1 designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1 in Vivian, beginning at Camp Road and ending at W. Moore Street, as the Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway.

  2. Signage and Costs

    • Section 2 directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain appropriate signs reflecting the designation.
    • Signage is contingent on local/private funding matching the department’s actual costs for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation.
    • The cost per sign is capped at $750.
    • The designation and signage are subject to cost-reimbursement restrictions: the department may proceed only if local or private funds cover the department’s actual costs, up to the $750 per sign limit.

  3. Administrative and Operational Details

    • The bill instructs DOTD to perform the signage once funding conditions are satisfied.
    • The designation does not alter existing road maintenance responsibilities or traffic laws; it is a commemorative designation with associated signage.

Affected Parties

  • Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD): Responsible for installing and maintaining the commemorative signs, subject to funding conditions.
  • Local/Private Funders: Required to provide funds equal to the department’s costs, up to $750 per sign.
  • Residents/Travelers in Vivian, Caddo Parish: Users of LA Highway 1 will see the memorial designation and signage.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill becomes effective on August 1, 2026.
  • Legislative history indicates passage through the Senate with favorable vote (13-0) and referral to the Legislative Bureau, and subsequent movement to the House.

Practical Implications

  • Acknowledges and memorializes Officer Marc Brock through a formal highway designation.
  • Requires local/private funding for signage, ensuring state costs are covered by non-general funds or dedicated contributions.
  • The actual impact is primarily ceremonial, enhancing local remembrance and community recognition without changing traffic regulations or highway operations.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar memorial highway designations or outline potential local funding strategies to support the signage costs.

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

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