SJR76 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Donald W. Vaughn Highway, portion of U. S. Highway 231, named
Summary: SJR76 designates a segment of U.S. Highway 231 between Montgomery and Wetumpka as the Donald W. Vaughn Highway and sets up sign funding and installation rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill designates the stretch of U.S. Highway 231 from mile marker 112.207 in Montgomery to mile marker 119.327 in Wetumpka as the Donald W. Vaughn Highway. It directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting the appropriate signs. Signs would be installed only after funds from non-state sources cover the cost, and the installation must follow applicable laws and requirements.

Who It Affects
Alabama Department of Transportation – responsible for implementing the designation and installing signs when funding is available.
General public traveling along the designated portion of U.S. Highway 231 (Montgomery to Wetumpka) – will see the designated name on signs once installed.
Non-state funding sources (private or other organizations) – may provide funds to cover the cost of fabrication and installation of the signs.

Key Provisions
Designates the portion of U.S. Highway 231 from Todd Road in Montgomery (mile 112.207) to Huntress Street in Wetumpka (mile 119.327) as the Donald W. Vaughn Highway.
Requires the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting the signs or markers.
Allows erection of the signs only after non-state funds cover the cost, and requires signs to be installed in compliance with applicable laws.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Designation