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HJR100 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

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 Does

The 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 Provisions
  • 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.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Designation

Bill Actions

S

Rules first Substitute Offered

H

Chestnut intended to vote "Yea"

H

Chestnut motion to Non Concur adopted Roll Call 1226

H

Chestnut motion to Suspend Rules adopted Voice Vote

H

Concurrence Requested

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Rules zeroeth Substitute Offered

S

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Jones (M) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Votes

Chestnut motion to Non Concur Roll Call 1226

May 17, 2021 House Passed
Yes 52
No 27
Abstained 13
Absent 11

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature