Massachusetts House Bill H4008

Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 7/17/23
• Refer: 7/17/23
• Refer: 7/20/23
• Refer: 8/7/23
• Engrossed: 9/21/23
• Refer: 9/25/23
• Engrossed: 2/20/24
• Enrolled: 2/29/24
• Chaptered: 3/8/24
• Passed: 3/8/24

Caption

To designate the Route 9 highway bridge between Belchertown and Ware as the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge

Impact

The enactment of H4008 will direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to erect and maintain a suitable marker indicating this designation, which aligns with standard practices for memorializing significant individuals in the state. By providing this official recognition, the state not only commemorates a local figure but also enhances public awareness regarding contributions to community development.

Summary

House Bill H4008 is a legislative act aimed at designating a specific bridge on the Route 9 highway between the towns of Belchertown and Ware as the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge. This act reflects a way for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities or the state. The specific bridge in question, identified as Bridge No. B-05-027, will bear a designation that serves as a permanent tribute to Kenneth J. Iwasinski upon the bill's passage.

Contention

While specific contentions around H4008 may not be detailed in the available documents, similar bills typically arise with varying perspectives on how public funds should be allocated for commemorative purposes versus other pressing infrastructure needs. The simplicity of this legislation, however, suggests it may encounter little opposition, focusing primarily on honoring individual legacy rather than broader fiscal impacts.