Modifies provisions relating to state designations
SB 1544 designates a specific segment of highway in Platte County as the "Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway." The bill honors Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman, recognizing his service and sacrifice. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or regulations. It solely names a public roadway in his memory.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Signed Jul 13, 2026
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What changed between versions
6571H.02C - House Committee Substitute
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6571S.01P - Perfected
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MINOR
The bill was significantly narrowed in scope, removing eighteen sections that designated various highways and bridges with names honoring individuals or teams. The final version retains only one section, which designates a specific highway in Platte County as the 'Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway'.
Scope change
The bill's scope was drastically reduced from eighteen new sections to a single new section.
SCOPE
Removed seventeen sections that designated highways and bridges with names honoring the Kansas City Chiefs, various military personnel, and other individuals.
Removed sections that designated highways and bridges with names honoring individuals in other counties.
Added a single section designating a highway in Platte County as the 'Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway'.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
18
Committee
11
Amendments
1
Jul 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed
upper
May 14, 2026
Introduced
S concurs in HCS, as amended
upper
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
H Third Read and Passed
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS, as amended, H adopted --(6571H.02C)
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 4 to HCS H offered & adopted (Riggs)--(6571H02.02H)
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 3 to HCS H offered & adopted (Amato)--(6571H02.10H)
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Black)--(6571H02.09H)
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred H Rules - Administrative
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Legislative Review
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Legislative Review
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Referred H Legislative Review
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed - Consent
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to pass bill as consent taken by S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent vote adopted
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maggie Nurrenbern
DDemocratic
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