To enact section 5534.915 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "William 'Bill' Burgett Memorial Highway."
Summary
HB735 is a roadway memorial designation bill. It would enact a new section of the Ohio Revised Code to name the northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 13 in Knox County, between Lexington Road and Beckley Road, as the "William 'Bill' Burgett Memorial Highway." The measure is a commemorative naming bill and does not change traffic rules, funding, or roadway jurisdiction.
The bill also authorizes the Director of Transportation to erect suitable markers along the designated portion of the highway to identify the memorial name. As drafted, the bill applies only to this specific segment of State Route 13 and creates a local honorary designation within the state highway system.
Impact
HB735 would add a new memorial highway designation to Ohio law by creating section 5534.915 of the Revised Code. Its practical effect is limited to signage and honorary naming for a defined stretch of State Route 13 in Knox County; it does not alter ownership, maintenance responsibilities, enforcement authority, or any substantive transportation policy. The main affected parties are the Ohio Department of Transportation, which may install markers, and local residents and travelers who use the route.
Sentiment
Based on the available context, the bill appears noncontroversial and routine. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes indicating opposition or debate, and the bill was simply introduced and referred to the House Transportation Committee. Memorial highway bills typically receive broad support because they honor an individual without imposing regulatory changes.
Contention
No specific points of contention are evident in the available record. Because the bill is a commemorative designation only, any discussion would likely center on whether the honoree and location are appropriate rather than on policy impacts. The absence of votes or transcript material suggests there was no documented disagreement at this stage.
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