Transportation (Roads & Highways)

passed · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 228: Designate SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway

HB 228 designates a specific section of Interstate 280 in Lucas County as the "SSG Jack W. Coy Veterans Memorial Highway." This bill honors Sergeant First Class Jack W. Coy, a veteran, by naming the highway portion after him. The designation applies directly to the highway corridor in Lucas County and requires official signage to reflect the new name.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly designates a section of Interstate 280, a highway, which is a core component of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a highway section as a memorial for a veteran, directly recognizing and honoring veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House May 21, 2025

HB 234: Designate Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.607 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Ottawa County as the "Cpl. Robert Dockstader Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a state highway, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure. This action acknowledges and formalizes a transportation asset without restricting or weakening the topic.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of Cpl. Robert Dockstader, an act of recognition for military/veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 171: Designate CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.673 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 28 in Clermont County as the "CPT Louis John Speidel Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directly enacts a policy affecting a State Route by designating it as a memorial highway, which falls under 'Policies affecting roads, highways' within the Transportation topic.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill designates a memorial highway in honor of CPT Louis John Speidel, directly recognizing a veteran's service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 497: Designate PFC James Vincent PottKotter Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.855 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 49 in Darke county as the "PFC James Vincent PottKotter Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, which is a direct legislative action affecting roads and transportation infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates a memorial highway in honor of a Private First Class, directly recognizing a veteran's service at the state level.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 175: Designate the Heartland Highway

HB 175 designates a 120-mile stretch of U.S. Route 24 in Ohio as the "Heartland Highway." This specifically covers the route between the Indiana and Michigan borders, passing through Paulding, Defiance, Henry, and Lucas counties. The bill requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to install markers along this highway segment with the new name. It has no funding, regulatory, or programmatic changes - it is solely a naming designation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a highway segment and requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to install markers, a minor administrative action related to transportation infrastructure.55% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · Ohio · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 148: Designate Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.675 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 2 in Lake County as the "Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route, a direct legislative action concerning transportation infrastructure.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran Specialist Lloyd Andrew Sellers, recognizing his service per topic's recognition focus.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

passed · Ohio · Senate Nov 19, 2025

SB 251: Designate Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Mem Hwy

To enact section 5534.451 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 13 in Knox County as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Vance M. Andrews Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill designates a memorial highway for a fallen Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant, honoring a member of law enforcement, a key component of the criminal justice system.60% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a State Route portion, a direct legislative action affecting transportation infrastructure. It's a non-negative formal recognition.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 19, 2025

HB 600: Designate PFC Wetzel Eldridge USMC Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.657 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 41 in Clark County as the "PFC Wetzel Eldridge USMC Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a state route as a memorial highway, directly acting upon existing transportation infrastructure without negative implications, thus recognizing its role.65% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial highway for a USMC veteran, directly recognizing their service, which aligns with the topic's focus on veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 414: Designate Navy Seaman Jadwisiak Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.645 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 163 in Ottawa County as the "Navy Seaman Jadwisiak Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a portion of a State Route as a memorial highway, directly involving transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial highway for a Navy Seaman, directly recognizing military service and aligning with veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 259: Designate Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway

To enact section 5534.609 of the Revised Code to designate a portion of State Route 241 in Summit County as the "Captain Joshua Michael McClimans Memorial Highway."

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a portion of a State Route (a highway) as a memorial highway, directly acting on transportation infrastructure through official recognition.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial highway for a military captain, directly recognizing veteran service and aligning with the topic of veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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