DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 656 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Glover
Designates Interstate 220, specifically at Exit 7A, in Shreveport and Caddo Parish, as the "Minnion
Dewayne Jackson Memorial Overpass".
Directs the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain appropriate
signage reflecting this highway designation provided local or private monies are received by the
DOTD equal to its actual costs for material, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of each
sign, not to exceed the sum of $550 per sign.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Change the redesignation of Interstate 220 from Interstate 220 in Shreveport, Louisiana
to a designation of Interstate 220 in Shreveport and Caddo Parish.
2. Change the memorial designation in proposed law from the "Minnion Dewayne Jackson
Memorial Highway" to the "Minnion Dewayne Jackson Memorial Overpass".