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FL S1408
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
- Designates 17 honorary transportation facilities (highways, bridges, and an overpass) across multiple Florida counties, including memorials for law enforcement officers, military personnel, and other notable individuals
- Notable designations include "Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen Memorial Highway" (I-275, Hillsborough County), "Sergeant Elio Diaz Memorial Highway" (U.S. 41, Charlotte County), and "Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway" (U.S. 41/SW 8th Street, Miami-Dade County)
- Names portions of roads after cultural and civic figures, including "Celia Cruz Way" in Hialeah (Miami-Dade County), "Harris Rosen Way" on International Drive (Orange County), and "Geraldine Thompson Way" in Orange County
- Amends chapter 2022-224, Laws of Florida, to revise the "Deputy William Gentry, Jr., Memorial Highway" designation in Highlands County by narrowing its limits and adding "Memorial" to the name
- Directs the Florida Department of Transportation to erect suitable markers for all designated facilities, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Transportation Facility Designations
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 987 (Ch. 2025-214)
4/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy3/27/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development3/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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