HB 729 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designate Patrolman Earnest E. Cole Memorial Highway

This bill designates Interstate 75 in Butler County as the "Patrolman Earnest E. Cole Memorial Highway" in honor of a patrolman. The legislation adds a new section to the Revised Code to officially name the highway and authorizes the director of transportation to place markers along the route indicating its new name. The bill directly affects the transportation department and drivers traveling on Interstate 75 in Butler County. It is a commemorative measure that does not change traffic laws or funding but establishes a permanent memorial designation for the roadway.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Last action Mar 4, 2026