SJR70 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Naming portion of State Highway 9 in Clay County, Major General C. Mark Bowen, designated
Summary: A portion of State Highway 9 in Clay County is designated as the MG C. Mark Bowen Highway, with signs to mark and maintain the designation.
What This Bill Does
It designates the segment of State Highway 9 in Clay County from the intersection with Highway 48 in Lineville north to Barfield Fire Department Road in Barfield as MG C. Mark Bowen Highway. It requires appropriate officials to erect and maintain signs naming the road, and the signs will include two stars to denote Major General Bowen's rank.

Who It Affects
Residents and travelers in Clay County who use or travel along the designated stretch will see the new road name on signage
Alabama state agencies (e.g., the Department of Transportation) and other appropriate officials responsible for erecting and maintaining road signs

Key Provisions
Designation of the specified segment of State Highway 9 in Clay County as MG C. Mark Bowen Highway (Lineville to Barfield)
Requirement to erect and maintain signs naming the road 'MG C. Mark Bowen Highway' with two stars indicating his rank

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation