HJR283 Alabama 2017 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentativeDemocrat- Session
- Regular Session 2017
- Title
- W. Gene Stedham Bridge, Anniston, AL., named
- Summary
The bill designates an Anniston bridge as the Mayor W. Gene Stedham Bridge and directs signs to identify it as such.
What This Bill DoesIt names the U.S. Highway 431 overpass bridge over Alabama Highway 21 in Anniston after former mayor W. Gene Stedham. It asks appropriate officials to erect and maintain signs naming the bridge accordingly. The designation is ceremonial and does not otherwise change traffic rules or funding.
Who It Affects- Residents and travelers using the U.S. Highway 431 overpass in Anniston will see the new name on bridge signs.
- City and Alabama transportation officials responsible for signage will erect and maintain the designation.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Designate the U.S. Highway 431 overpass bridge crossing Alabama Highway 21 in Anniston as the Mayor W. Gene Stedham Bridge.
- Direct request that appropriate officials erect and maintain signs recognizing the bridge name.
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Designation
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on April 25, 2017 at 5:54 p.m. on April 25, 2017.
Assigned Act No. 2017-205.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
Johnson (R) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature