Designates the "PFC LeLand S Deeds Memorial Highway" in Sullivan County
Summary
HB 1418 is a narrow memorial highway designation bill. It adds a new section to Missouri law directing that a specified portion of State Highway 139 in Sullivan County, from CRD Jasper Road/240th Street south to CRD Kelp Road, be named the "PFC LeLand S Deeds Memorial Highway." The bill is limited to the naming of this roadway segment and does not alter traffic rules, funding formulas, or broader transportation policy.
The measure also requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs marking the memorial highway, with those costs paid by the department. In practical terms, the bill creates an official state-recognized commemorative designation and assigns the administrative responsibility for signage to MoDOT.
Impact
HB 1418 would amend Chapter 227, RSMo, by adding section 227.888 to establish an official memorial highway designation in Sullivan County. Its legal effect is confined to the naming of a specific stretch of State Highway 139 and the associated signage requirement for the Department of Transportation. The bill affects state transportation records and roadside signage, but it does not change ownership, jurisdiction, or use of the roadway, nor does it impose duties on private parties.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and available context, the measure appears noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes indicating opposition or debate, and the caption suggests a straightforward honorary designation. The general sentiment is likely supportive or neutral, as memorial highway bills typically receive little substantive opposition.
Contention
No notable points of contention are evident in the available materials. The bill is a localized commemorative measure honoring PFC LeLand S. Deeds, and the only practical issue it raises is the cost and responsibility for erecting and maintaining signs, which the bill assigns to the Department of Transportation. Because there are no transcripts or vote records provided, there is no evidence of disagreement over the designation, location, or fiscal impact.