To enact section 5534.668 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County as the "PFC Thomas "Tommy" Pizzino Memorial Highway."
Summary
HB385 would enact a new section of the Revised Code to designate the eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County, between the county’s eastern border and State Route 151, as the “PFC Thomas ‘Tommy’ Pizzino Memorial Highway.” The bill is a commemorative highway-naming measure honoring a person identified by military rank and name, and it authorizes the Ohio Department of Transportation to place appropriate markers along the route.
The legislation does not change traffic rules, funding formulas, or substantive transportation policy. Its legal effect is limited to adding an official memorial designation to a specific segment of state highway law and allowing signage to be erected. As introduced, it amends the Ohio Revised Code by creating section 5534.668, which would join the state’s existing list of named roadways and memorial highways.
Impact
HB385 would add a new memorial highway designation to Ohio law for a defined stretch of U.S. Route 22 in Harrison County. The practical impact is primarily ceremonial: the Ohio Department of Transportation may install signs recognizing PFC Thomas “Tommy” Pizzino, but the bill does not alter roadway ownership, maintenance responsibilities, or travel regulations. It would affect state highway naming statutes by expanding the catalog of designated memorial routes.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests strong bipartisan support and little opposition. The House Transportation Committee reported the bill favorably by a 12-0 vote, and the full House later passed it unanimously, 94-0. No committee transcripts were provided, but the recorded votes indicate the measure was viewed positively and as noncontroversial.
Contention
No substantive points of contention are evident in the available materials. Because the bill is a memorial highway designation, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of honoring PFC Thomas “Tommy” Pizzino and the specific roadway segment chosen, rather than on policy disagreements. The unanimous committee and floor votes suggest no significant opposition from members.
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