Renames a roadway to "State Route 137" in Texas and Phelps county
Summary
HB1173 is a narrow roadway-renaming bill. It adds a new section to Chapter 227, RSMo, directing that Shafer Road, from its intersection with Highway 63 in Texas County north to its intersection with Highway 63 in Phelps County, be renamed "State Route 137." The bill also prohibits political subdivisions from designating that roadway by any other name.
The measure does not create a new transportation program or funding mechanism; instead, it makes a specific statutory naming change for a single roadway segment. Its practical effect is to place the roadway name into state law and preempt local governments from using an alternate designation for that route.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would amend Missouri transportation statutes by adding section 227.880 to Chapter 227, which governs highways and roads. The change would formally rename the specified portion of Shafer Road as State Route 137 and limit local authority by preventing political subdivisions from assigning a different name to that roadway segment. The bill primarily affects state and local road signage, mapping, and administrative references rather than broader regulatory or fiscal policy.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes in the provided materials, the bill appears to be noncontroversial and technical in nature. The proposal is highly specific and limited in scope, which typically suggests routine support rather than significant partisan or policy disagreement. No opposing viewpoints or amendments are reflected in the available record.
Contention
No explicit contention is shown in the provided transcripts or voting history, and none of the available materials indicate organized opposition. The only potentially notable issue is the bill's preemption of local naming authority, since it bars political subdivisions from designating the roadway otherwise. However, there is no evidence in the record that this point was disputed.