To enact section 5534.964 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 125 in Scioto County as the "Al Oliver Highway."
Summary
HB35 would create a new section of the Revised Code to designate the eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 125 in Scioto County, between Rocky Fork Road and U.S. Route 52, as the "Al Oliver Highway." The bill also authorizes the Director of Transportation to erect appropriate markers along the roadway identifying the new name.
The measure is a commemorative highway designation bill rather than a substantive policy change. It does not alter traffic rules, funding formulas, or local government authority; instead, it adds an honorary name to a specific segment of state highway and places the signage decision with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Impact
If enacted, HB35 would amend Ohio law by adding section 5534.964 to the Revised Code and formally naming a portion of State Route 125 in Scioto County the "Al Oliver Highway." The practical effect would be limited to roadway signage and official recognition, with the Ohio Department of Transportation permitted to install markers. No other statutes, regulatory duties, or private rights appear to be affected.
Sentiment
The available record shows the bill was introduced and referred to the House Transportation Committee, but there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided. Based on the text alone, the bill appears noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature, likely intended to honor Al Oliver and recognize his connection to the area. Because there is no debate or vote history in the materials provided, no clear opposition or support beyond sponsorship can be identified.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The only potentially relevant issue is the use of state resources for highway signage, but the bill leaves the decision to the Director of Transportation and does not mandate broader spending or policy changes. Any disagreement, if it existed, would likely concern the appropriateness of the honorary designation or the selection of the honoree rather than the legal mechanics of the bill.