Missouri House Bill HB2176

Missouri 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/3/24
• Refer: 1/11/24

Caption

Establishes the "Police Chief Mason Griffith Memorial Highway" in Gasconade County

Impact

The legislation is expected to have a symbolic impact, promoting recognition and remembrance of Police Chief Mason Griffith's contributions to law enforcement. By memorializing individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving the community, the bill aims to foster a sense of pride and honor among residents and law enforcement personnel. This act may also encourage communities to acknowledge their local heroes by establishing similar memorials in the future.

Summary

House Bill 2176 seeks to honor Police Chief Mason Griffith by designating a section of U.S. Highway 50 in Gasconade County as 'Police Chief Mason Griffith Memorial Highway'. This bill outlines the specific portion of the highway that will bear the memorial designation, which is from CRD Nowak Road continuing east to CRD Danz Road. It mandates that the Department of Transportation will be responsible for erecting and maintaining the appropriate signage to indicate this designation.

Contention

While the bill broadly aims to honor a public figure, points of contention could arise if discussions emerge about the appropriateness of naming public highways after individuals. Some may argue that this could set a precedent linking memorialization to highway designations, potentially leading to debates on other candidates for highway naming. However, there appears to be no significant opposition reported in the available discussions surrounding this straightforward memorial legislation.