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Senate backs signage honoring fallen highway patrol officers; bill advanced to third reading
Summary
Senate advanced HB 182 to third reading after sponsors described the measure creating memorial signage at locations where fallen troopers were previously recognized; floor remarks praised the memorial and emphasized highway‑safety reminders.
Senator Adams introduced House Bill 182 to authorize signage honoring fallen highway patrol officers at locations where memorial crosses had been removed for constitutional reasons. Sponsors described the signs as both memorials and public‑safety reminders.
Senators on both sides of the aisle praised the measure. Senator Valentine suggested a minor wording change so the signs emphasize the legal requirement to buckle up and safe driving; other senators said the signage was clearer than the crosses in identifying the fallen trooper and the reason for the memorial. Senator Adams called the bill a solemn measure and cited annual highway fatality figures to underline the public‑safety purpose.
The Senate placed HB 182 on the third reading calendar after a unanimous or near‑unanimous voice vote and recorded support (24 yea, 0 nay) on the floor.
Next step: HB 182 will proceed on the third‑reading calendar for final passage; sponsors indicated it was intended as a constructive memorial and highway-safety reminder.
