Main Theme:
This bill proposes to officially designate specific sections of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and Interstate 70 in Clark County as the “Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway.”
Key Ideas and Facts:
- Purpose: The primary purpose of this bill is to honor the memory and service of Congressman David Hobson by naming portions of state highways after him.
- Specific Highway Designations: The bill explicitly identifies the sections of highway to be named:
- (1) U.S. Route 33 (Fairfield County): “The northbound and southbound lanes of United States route number thirty-three between Columbus-Lancaster road northwest and Logan-Lancaster road, in Fairfield county.” (Lines 9-12)
- (2) Interstate 70 (Clark County): “The eastbound and westbound lanes of interstate route number seventy between state route number forty-one and United States route number sixty-eight, in Clark county.” (Lines 13-16)
- Legislative Action: The bill is introduced as “S. B. No. 52” in the 136th General Assembly of Ohio and is sponsored by Senator Schaffer, with Senators Wilson, Weinstein, Craig, and Smith listed as cosponsors.
- Implementation Authority: The bill grants the Director of Transportation the authority to erect signage indicating the new highway name: “(B) The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.” (Lines 17-18)
- Addition to Existing Names: The designation is intended to be supplementary to any existing names already prescribed for these highway sections: “(A) In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise…” (Lines 7-8)
- Revised Code Amendment: The bill proposes to enact a new section, “section 5534.59 of the Revised Code,” to formally establish this highway designation. (Lines 4-5)
Quotes:
- Regarding the purpose of the bill: “To enact section 5534.59 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and I-70 in Clark County as the ‘Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway.’” (Lines 4-7)
- Specifying the U.S. Route 33 section: “The northbound and southbound lanes of United States route number thirty-three between Columbus-Lancaster road northwest and Logan-Lancaster road, in Fairfield county.” (Lines 9-12)
- Specifying the Interstate 70 section: “The eastbound and westbound lanes of interstate route number seventy between state route number forty-one and United States route number sixty-eight, in Clark county.” (Lines 13-16)
- Granting authority for signage: “The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.” (Lines 17-18)
Conclusion:
Senate Bill 52 is a straightforward piece of legislation aimed at memorializing Congressman David Hobson through the designation of specific stretches of U.S. Route 33 in Fairfield County and Interstate 70 in Clark County as the “Congressman David Hobson Memorial Highway.” The bill grants the Director of Transportation the authority to erect appropriate signage for this designation, which will exist in addition to any other official names for these roadways. The bill’s introduction with bipartisan cosponsorship suggests potential support for its passage.