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Sponsor moves to repeal outdated memorial-road statutes; committee discusses cost and signage responsibilities
Summary
Representative John Huyken told the committee HB 18-53 would repeal 10 antiquated RSMo sections governing local memorial road signs; lawmakers discussed whether families or MoDOT bear sign costs and asked for clarifications on which sections are affected.
Representative John Huyken presented House Bill 18-53, which would repeal 10 sections of the Revised Statutes of Missouri that allow counties, cities or villages to designate memorial roads and set local responsibilities for signs. Huyken described the targeted sections as antiquated provisions (small fines, historic practicalities) and said the bill adds one clarifying section.
Members asked for specifics about which sections are being removed and whether the bill conflicts with prior laws that require MoDOT to pay for certain memorial signs on state-maintained routes. Huyken said his bill addresses county- and city-level statutes and that the MoDOT payment issue generally applies only to interstates and MoDOT-maintained highways. Representative Bromley and Representative Chappell asked for clarity about whether families still must pay for memorial signs on local roads.
Arnie C testified in support of repealing obsolete traffic code provisions but urged a comprehensive review of traffic regulations to avoid creating clutter and to ensure maintenance and liability issues are considered. He suggested amendments, including limits on the number and placement of local memorial signs.
The hearing record documents sponsor explanation, member questions about cost and maintenance responsibilities, and supportive public testimony; no committee vote was recorded during this hearing.
