Bill

SB 1737

84(R) - 2015
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation
Transportation & Infrastructure

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Bill Caption

Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry Division Memorial Highway.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

From the Author's statement of Intent:

The purpose of this legislation is to name a section of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry Division Memorial Highway. The men of the 349th Regiment of the 88th Infantry suffered over 2,400 casualties and over 1,000 soldiers listed as missing in action in their triumphant efforts to liberate Rome, Italy, for the allied forces in World War II.

Vote Recommendation Notes

We remain neutral on all legislation pertaining to road naming in memorial or honorarium as there is no connection between the legislation and our liberty principles.