Missouri House Bill HB2308

Missouri 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/6/22
• Refer: 1/20/22
• Report Pass: 2/9/22
• Refer: 2/9/22
• Report Pass: 2/24/22

Caption

Designates the "Ripley County Veteran's Memorial Bridge"

Impact

The enactment of HB2308 will result in the official designation of the specified bridge as a memorial structure, a move that could have implications for local commemoration practices. By recognizing this bridge as a veterans' memorial, the bill serves to acknowledge the sacrifices of military personnel and enhance community efforts to honor their service. The installation of appropriate signage to designate the bridge as such is also mandated, emphasizing the public commitment to veteran recognition.

Summary

House Bill 2308 proposes the repeal of section 227.785 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and the enactment of a new section that designates the bridge on State Highway 21 crossing over the Current River in Ripley County as the 'Ripley County Veterans Memorial Bridge.' This legislation aims to honor military veterans by providing them with a permanent memorial in the form of a named bridge.

Contention

While the bill primarily serves a commemorative purpose, there may be discussions regarding the funding for the erection and maintenance of the designated signs, as costs are to be borne by private donations. This aspect could raise questions about the reliance on community-based funding for state-mandated projects, potentially uncovering differing opinions on how best to finance such memorial endeavors.