SENATE BILL REPORT

HJM 4024

As of February 27, 2002

Brief Description:  Requesting State Route 99 be named the William P. Stewart Memorial Highway.

Sponsors:  Representatives Dunshee, Edwards, Jackley and Schmidt.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Transportation: 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff:  Tami Neilson (786‑7452)

Background:  State Route 99 runs along the eastern shore of the Puget Sound from Fife to the junction of Highway 526 and Interstate 5 near Mukilteo.  The Transportation Commission has the authority to designate state highways with a particular name.  Names are often chosen to memorialize noteworthy persons.  State Route 99 has not been given an official commemorative designation by the Transportation Commission.

Summary of Bill:  The memorial recites the lifetime achievements of William P. Stewart, an African‑American resident of Washington who fought for the Union during the Civil War.  The memorial requests the Transportation Commission to designate State Route 99 as the "William P. Stewart Memorial Highway."

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Available.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.