AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 24-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to designating the bridge on state highway 31 north of New Salem as the Specialist Dennis "DJ" Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge; and to provide a continuing appropriation.
House Bill No. 1173 seeks to designate a specific bridge on state highway 31, located north of New Salem, as the Specialist Dennis 'DJ' Ferderer Jr. Iraq bridge. This designation honors Specialist Ferderer, who served in Iraq, and aims to recognize his contributions and sacrifice. The bill mandates the North Dakota Department of Transportation to place appropriate signage along the highway to reflect this new designation. Furthermore, the bill allows for the acceptance of donations for the signs, establishing a continuing appropriation for this purpose.
The passage of HB1173 will result in a formal recognition of Specialist Dennis Ferderer Jr. through the naming of a bridge, which will be reflected in the North Dakota Century Code under chapter 24-01. The bill also introduces a mechanism for funding the signage through donations, thereby potentially reducing state expenditure while enhancing public memorialization of military service members.
The sentiment surrounding HB1173 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous votes in both the House (87-0) and the Senate (47-0). This suggests strong bipartisan support and a shared commitment to honoring military service members within the legislative assembly.
There are no notable points of contention regarding HB1173. The bill has received broad support without any recorded opposition during discussions or votes, indicating a collective agreement on the importance of honoring Specialist Ferderer.