Designates the "COL Elmer R Parrish Memorial Bridge" in Pulaski county
Summary
HB 1088 is a memorial designation bill that names the bridge on Business Loop 44 crossing over Interstate 44 in Pulaski County as the "COL Elmer R Parrish Memorial Bridge." The measure adds a new section to Chapter 227 of the Missouri Revised Statutes to create the designation.
The bill also directs the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to erect and maintain appropriate signs identifying the bridge by its memorial name, with the costs paid by the department. In practical terms, the legislation does not change traffic rules, bridge ownership, or roadway operations; it is a commemorative naming measure tied to state highway signage.
Impact
HB 1088 would amend Chapter 227, RSMo, by adding section 227.885 to establish a formal memorial name for a specific bridge in Pulaski County. The only operational effect on state law is to require MoDOT to install and maintain signage for the designated bridge, using department funds. No private parties are directly regulated, and the bill does not alter transportation policy beyond the naming and sign-posting requirement.
Sentiment
Based on the available bill text and context, the bill appears to be noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature. There are no recorded committee transcripts, no votes, and no noted opposition in the provided materials. The absence of debate suggests general acceptance typical of memorial bridge designation bills.
Contention
No specific points of contention are evident in the available record. Because the bill is limited to honoring an individual through a bridge naming and signage directive, any disagreement would likely be minimal and centered only on the appropriateness of the memorial designation or the use of department resources for signage. The provided materials do not identify any legislators, agencies, or stakeholders raising objections.