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Panel approves memorial highway designations for two fallen officers
Summary
The committee reported favorably SB 1408, which designates parts of I‑275 in Hillsborough County and US‑41 in Charlotte County as memorial highways honoring Officer Jesse Madsen and Sergeant Elio Diaz, respectively, and directs the Department of Transportation to erect markers.
The committee reported favorably SB 1408, which would designate a portion of I‑275 in Hillsborough County as the Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen Memorial Highway and a portion of U.S. 41 in Charlotte County as the Sergeant Elio Diaz Memorial Highway.
Sponsor Senator Collins described Officer Jesse Madsen, who died March 9, 2021 after a wrong‑way crash on I‑275 and was credited by a witness with taking action to prevent further collisions, and Sergeant Elio Diaz, who investigators say was shot and killed during a December 15, 2024 traffic stop in Charlotte Harbor. The bill directs the Florida Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers for both designations.
There were no recorded questions or opposition in committee, and Senator Collins waived closing remarks. The clerk called the roll and the measure was reported favorably by roll call.
