HJR100 Alabama 2021 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Prince ChestnutRepresentativeDemocrat- Session
- Regular Session 2021
- Title
- John R. Lewis Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 8, named
- Summary
A portion of Alabama Highway 8 (US 80) will be named the John R. Lewis Memorial Highway.
What This Bill DoesThe bill designates Alabama Highway 8 from mile 85.191 to mile 120.591 as the John R. Lewis Memorial Highway. It requires appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers for this designation. This is an honorific designation and does not change traffic laws or road ownership.
Who It Affects- Drivers and travelers on the designated stretch of US-80, who will see signs naming the John R. Lewis Memorial Highway.
- Alabama transportation officials (e.g., the state Department of Transportation) responsible for placing and maintaining the signage along that portion of the highway.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Designates a specific segment of Alabama Highway 8 (US Highway 80) from mile marker 85.191 to 120.591 as the John R. Lewis Memorial Highway.
- Requires appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers indicating this designation.
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Designation
Bill Actions
Rules first Substitute Offered
Chestnut intended to vote "Yea"
Chestnut motion to Non Concur adopted Roll Call 1226
Chestnut motion to Suspend Rules adopted Voice Vote
Concurrence Requested
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Rules zeroeth Substitute Offered
Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
Jones (M) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Votes
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Source: Alabama Legislature