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Committee approves bill naming portion of U.S. 92 the James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway
Summary
Senate Bill 706, sponsored by Senator DeSiglia, designates a segment of U.S. 92 (State Road 600/Gandy Boulevard) as the James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway; the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call.
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development voted to report Senate Bill 706 favorably. Senator DeSiglia sponsored the bill, which would designate a portion of U.S. 92/State Road 600 (Gandy Boulevard) between Southwest Shore Boulevard in Hillsborough County and Fourth Street North in Pinellas County as the James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway.
Senator DeSiglia described Sebesta’s public service career, noting his roles as Hillsborough County supervisor of elections and later service in the state Senate, including chairing the Senate transportation committee. The sponsor said Sebesta was committed to planning for growth and improving highway safety and provided the date of death as Jan. 29, 2024.
No appearance forms were recorded and no debate was entered on the bill. The committee reported SB 706 favorably by roll call.
