SJR99 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Resolutions, naming roads and bridges to be assigned to Joint Transportation Committee

Summary

SJR99 would require naming resolutions for state, U.S., and interstate highways and bridges to go through the Joint Transportation Committee for coordination with the DOT and to receive initial approval before final legislative action.

What This Bill Does

Under the bill, all honorary naming resolutions for highways and bridges would be assigned to the Joint Transportation Committee for review and coordination with the Department of Transportation. The committee would ensure proposed names follow federal and state guidelines and laws related to signage and avoid proliferation or overlap of named segments. Initial approval by the committee would be required before the final vote by the respective legislative chamber. The overall goal is to create a more consistent, compliant process for highway naming across the state.

Who It Affects

• Joint Transportation Committee and Alabama Department of Transportation: must coordinate, review, and grant initial approval for naming resolutions; ensure compliance with signage guidelines.
• State legislators (Senate and House) and the public: final approval of naming resolutions would follow the committee's initial approval, potentially affecting timing and content of named highways.

Key Provisions

• All naming resolutions for state, U.S., and interstate highways and bridges are assigned to the Joint Transportation Committee for coordination with the Department of Transportation.
• The Joint Transportation Committee must provide initial approval before the final vote by the respective legislative chamber.
• The Department of Transportation must follow federal and state guidelines and laws related to highway signage when finalizing naming resolutions.
• The process aims to avoid excessive signage and overlapping named segments while maintaining a consistent approach to honorary names.

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, Legislative