Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway
Legislative Analysis Report Designate PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill designates a specific portion of State Route 47 in Darke County as the 'PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway' and authorizes the Director of Transportation to install markers along the road to indicate this name.
Transportation
2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 5533.106 Establishes the 'PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway' on the northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 47 between McGreevey Road and Long Road in Darke County, and permits the Director of Transportation to erect markers.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- A portion of State Route 47 in Darke County, between McGreevey Road and Long Road, will be named the 'PFC John Wayne Richard Memorial Highway'.
- The Ohio Department of Transportation is authorized to install signs along this stretch of the highway to mark the name change.
4. Entities Affected
- Motorists in Darke County
- Ohio Department of Transportation
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: The Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation is granted the authority to erect suitable markers along the designated portion of the highway.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Angela N. King
District
84
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Referred to committee
Feb 05 2025
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Referred to committee
Mar 26 2025
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Sent To The Governor
Jun 24 2025
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Signed By The Governor
Jul 01 2025
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