SJR47 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Senator Jabo Waggoner Freeway, portion of I-65, named
Summary: This bill designates the segment of Interstate 65 in Alabama from mile marker 248 to Exit 252 as the Senator Jabo Waggoner Freeway.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the specified portion of I-65 will be officially named the Senator Jabo Waggoner Freeway. The resolution directs officials to place and maintain signs recognizing the name. It is a naming designation and does not create new laws or funding commitments.

Who It Affects
Travelers and the general public who drive on the I-65 segment from mile marker 248 to Exit 252 will see the new name on highway signs.
The Alabama Department of Transportation and other officials would be responsible for installing and maintaining the signs recognizing Senator Jabo Waggoner.

Key Provisions
Designates the I-65 portion from mile marker 248 to Exit 252 as 'Senator Jabo Waggoner Freeway'.
Requests appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers for this name.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation

Delivered to Governor at 2:34 p.m. on March 15, 2016

Signature Requested

Concurred in Second House Amendment

Enrolled

Marsh motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Concurrence Requested

McCutcheon motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Rules first Substitute Offered

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Dial motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced