HJR197 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Jones
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 55, named
Summary: A section of Alabama Highway 55 in Andalusia is named the Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway, with signs to be installed if non-state funds cover the cost.
What This Bill Does
Designates a specific portion of Alabama Highway 55 (from mile marker 522.545 at the intersection with Highway 15 to mile marker 525.235 at River Falls Street) as the Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting appropriate signs or markers for the designation. If funds from non-state sources cover the cost, the DOT must erect the signs or markers in recognition of the designation, following applicable laws.

Who It Affects
Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) – responsible for cost assessment and potential sign erection if non-state funds are available.
Residents and visitors of Andalusia and Covington County, and users of Highway 55 – will see the designated name on signage recognizing veterans.

Key Provisions
Designation of a specific portion of Alabama Highway 55 (mile markers 522.545 to 525.235) as the Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway.
DOT must determine the cost to fabricate and erect appropriate signs or markers for this designation.
Erection of the signs is contingent on funds from non-state sources covering the cost.
Signs/markers must be fabricated and erected in accordance with applicable requirements and 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