DIGEST
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HB 70 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session McMahen
Designates mile markers 40 through 43, east and westbound, of Interstate Hwy. 20 in Webster Parish
as the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway".
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 $1,680 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 designation of the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Interchange" to the
"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway". Additionally, change the location of the
signage from Exit 44 in Webster Parish on Interstate Highway 20 to mile markers 40
through 43, east and westbound, of Interstate Highway 20 in Webster Parish.
2. Increase the actual costs for material, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of each
sign from five hundred fifty dollars to one thousand six hundred eighty dollars.