Designating a portion of K-96 highway as the 96th "Deadeye" Infantry Division memorial highway.
Impact
The enactment of HB2575 will result in tangible changes to state laws regarding the naming and memorialization of state roadways. By designating a section of the K-96 highway specifically for this purpose, it provides a formal recognition of the historical and cultural contributions of the Deadeye Infantry Division. This act may inspire similar measures for other military units and veterans' organizations, fostering a greater sense of respect and acknowledgment for armed service members within the community.
Summary
House Bill 2575 is an act designed to formally designate a specific portion of the K-96 highway as the 96th 'Deadeye' Infantry Division memorial highway. This bill highlights the significance of commemorating military units and their contributions, specifically in relation to the veterans and history associated with the Deadeye Infantry Division. The designated section of the highway extends from its junction with 56th Avenue to its junction with Nickerson Road in Reno County. Implementation of this bill includes the installation of proper signage along the highway to acknowledge and honor the infantry division.
Contention
While the bill primarily focuses on a commemorative action, there could be discussions regarding the appropriateness of dedicating state resources for memorial highways. Debate may arise around prioritizing these commemorations in relation to other pressing needs within the state's infrastructure spending. However, such measures usually tend to garner broad bipartisan support, as they focus on honoring military service and local history.
Designating portions of K-96 highway as the PFC Henry Lee Fisher memorial highway and the 96th Infantry Division memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 69 as the Ken W Brock memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 81 as the Merle Miller memorial highway and a portion of United States highway 281 as the first responders memorial highway, redesignating a current portion of the American Legion memorial highway for United States highway 281 and redesignating a current portion of the Frank Carlson memorial highway for United States highway 81, designating bridge No. 160-96-293.72 in Sumner county as the SrA Derek Scott Martin memorial bridge and designating the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe #3415 as the official state steam locomotive and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad as the official state heritage railroad.
Designating a future interchange on K-10 highway as the Kris Norton memorial interchange, a portion of K-5 highway as the Rep Marvin S Robinson memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 160 as the CPL Monte Wayne Forrest memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 77 as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge No. 82-14-6.88 (026) in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial bridge, and redesignating a current portion of the Harry Darby memorial highway for interstate highway 635.
Designating a portion of K-5 highway as the Representative Marvin S Robinson II memorial highway and redesignating a current portion of the Harry Darby memorial highway for interstate highway 635.
Designating a portion of interstate 435 as the Officer Donald Burton Gamblin Jr memorial highway and a portion of United States highway 69 as the Robert Lessen memorial highway.
Designating a portion of United States highway 281 in Russell county as the first responders memorial highway and redesignating a portion of the American Legion memorial highway.
Designating a portion of United States highway 160 as the CPL Monte Wayne Forrest memorial highway, a portion of United States highway 77 as the POW MIA memorial highway and bridge No. 82-14-6.88 (026) in Clay county as the POW MIA memorial bridge.