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Committee moves to amend HB 25-79, removing "Vietnam KIA" from memorial highway sign

House Committee on Transportation · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Committee considered HB 25-79 to name a portion of K-49 for Private Michael E. Gerber. Representative Kyle Hoffman supported the naming; committee adopted a conceptual amendment to remove the words "Vietnam KIA" from the sign language after DOT advised it would not comply with regulations, and approved the bill as amended by voice vote.

The Committee on Transportation took up House Bill 25-79, which would designate a portion of K-49 in Sumner County as the Private Michael E. Gerber Memorial Highway (from West 119th Street south to US-160). Chris (staff) described the alignment and reminded the committee that 150% of sign costs and any future maintenance must be provided before signs are…

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