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Committee on Transportation advances bill to name stretch of U.S. 56 for Bill Tucker
Summary
The Committee on Transportation heard testimony from family and local officials and unanimously passed House Bill 2542 to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 56 as the Bill Tucker Memorial Highway; the bill becomes effective July 1, 2026.
The Committee on Transportation on the final day for bill introductions advanced House Bill 2542 to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 56 as the Bill Tucker Memorial Highway.
In an early overview, committee staff member Chris told the panel that the proposed designation would cover U.S. Highway 56 from its junction with County Road 14 northeast to its junction with County Road 16 and that the bill "becomes effective 07/01/2026." Chris also said signs "won't be placed ... until a 150% of the cost for those, for the the placement of the sign, creation, and then any future maintenance," a funding phrasing that the sponsor did not…
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