AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.
Summary
HB 1228 designates a specific portion of State Highway 5 in Bottineau, between Thompson Street and Brander Street, as the "LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge." The Department of Transportation is directed to place signs along the highway reflecting that honorary name. The bill also allows the department to accept donated signs or funds for the signage, and any donated funds are continuously appropriated for that purpose.
The measure is a commemorative naming bill rather than a regulatory or tax measure. It creates a new section in chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code and authorizes an ongoing funding mechanism tied only to the installation of the bridge signage. The bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately upon enactment rather than waiting for the normal effective date.
Impact
HB 1228 amends state law by adding a new statutory provision in chapter 24-01 requiring the Department of Transportation to designate and sign a portion of Highway 5 in Bottineau with an honorary bridge name. Its practical effect is limited to highway signage and related administrative actions, but it also establishes a continuing appropriation for donated funds used to pay for those signs. The bill affects the Department of Transportation, local residents and travelers in Bottineau, and honors LCDR Carl J. Woods through a permanent public designation.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been broadly supported and noncontroversial. It passed the House 93-0 and the Senate 47-0, indicating unanimous approval in both chambers. The absence of committee transcript material suggests there was little recorded debate or opposition, and the emergency designation also passed without recorded dissent.
Contention
There is no visible substantive contention in the available record. Because the bill is a memorial/honorary highway naming measure, any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of honoring LCDR Carl J. Woods and the location of the designation in Bottineau, but no objections are reflected in the votes or provided transcripts. The only operational issue addressed in the text is funding for signage, which is handled through donated funds and a continuing appropriation rather than general state spending.
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating a portion of state highway 5 in Bottineau as the LCDR Carl J. Woods Vietnam bridge; to provide a continuing appropriation; and to declare an emergency.
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