Designates the Forked Island Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway on Louisiana Highway 82 in Vermilion Parish as the "Rose Ashy Broussard Memorial Bridge". (8/1/21) (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
Impact
The designation of the bridge does not alter existing state laws or regulations but serves to enhance the cultural and historical recognition within the community. The act requires the Department of Transportation and Development to manage the appropriate signage for the bridge, indicating that local or private funds need to cover the associated costs. This places some responsibility on the community or interested parties to contribute to the memorialization effort.
Summary
Senate Bill 26, introduced by Senator Hensgens and several representatives, is a legislative measure that designates the Forked Island Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway on Louisiana Highway 82 in Vermilion Parish as the 'Rose Ashy Broussard Memorial Bridge.' This act serves to honor an individual or a significant aspect of the local community, reflecting the state's practice of memorializing important local figures or events through infrastructure.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SB 26 is generally positive, as such designations are often seen as a means of preserving local history and honoring figures significant to the community. The unanimous passage in the House with a vote of 99-0 demonstrates broad support among lawmakers, suggesting that the bill was viewed favorably across party lines.
Contention
While there appear to be no significant points of contention related to this bill in the legislative discussions or voting history, it is always possible for such designations to spark debate in the community about who deserves recognition and how funds for memorials should be allocated. However, the straightforward nature of SB 26 seems to have fostered agreement rather than discord.
Designates the Forked Island Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway on Louisiana Highway 82 in Vermilion Parish as the "Rose Ashy Broussard Bridge". (8/1/2020)
Designates Louisiana Highway 352 in St. Martin Parish as the "Pat Huval Memorial Highway" and the Old Abbeville Bridge crossing, the Vermilion River on Louisiana Highway 14 East (Port Street) in Abbeville as the "Vermilion Parish Veterans Memorial Bridge". (8/1/18)
Designates the Black Bayou Bridge on Louisiana Highway 384 in Calcasieu Parish as the "Dorothy Carter Memorial Bridge". (gov sig) (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Rev. Alfred L. Hart Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 38 in Washington Parish as the "Lance Corporal Larry L. Wells Memorial Highway". (8/1/20) (OR +$1,100 SG EX See Note)
Designates a portion of Interstate 20 in Bossier Parish as the "Louisiana State Trooper Huey P. Grace Memorial Highway". (8/1/18) (EN +$3,360 SG EX See Note)
Designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Jimmy Buffett 'Changes in Latitude' Memorial Crossing". (8/1/24) (EN +$1,100 SG EX See Note)