FINAL BILL REPORT
SHJM 4004
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Naming a certain portion of state route number 110 the "Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Highway."
Sponsors: House Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Van De Wege, Kessler, Rodne, Liias, Takko, Hurst, Jacks, Hasegawa, Kelley, Eddy, Seaquist, McCoy, Appleton, Hudgins, Morrell, Hope, Sullivan and Nelson).
House Committee on Transportation
Senate Committee on Transportation
Background:
The Washington State Transportation Commission (Transportation Commission) is responsible for naming state transportation facilities. An entity or person requesting that a facility be named or renamed must provide sufficient evidence indicating community support and acceptance of the proposal.
The Transportation Commission must consult with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) before taking final action to name or rename a state transportation facility. After the Transportation Commission takes action to name or rename the facility, the WSDOT designs and installs the appropriate signs.
Summary:
The Transportation Commission is asked to name State Route 110 by and through the Quileute Indian Reservation in the community of La Push the "Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial Highway." Copies of the memorial are to be forwarded to the Secretary of Transportation, the Transportation Commission, and the WSDOT.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 96 | 0 | |
House | 96 | 0 | |
Senate | 44 | 1 |