HJR76 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Wendell Kelly Way, portion of Autauga County Road 24, named

Summary

The bill designates a portion of Autauga County Road 24 as Wendell Kelly Way in Autauga County.

What This Bill Does

It renames a specific segment of Autauga County Road 24—from 1.5 miles west of Autauga County Road 19 to the intersection with Autauga County Road 37—as Wendell Kelly Way. It honors Wendell Kelly for his nearly 40 years as pastor of Billingsley Church of God and his service to the local community. It directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to work with local officials to install signs or markers recognizing the designation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Who It Affects

• Drivers and residents in Autauga County who will see the new road name on the designated segment.
• The Alabama Department of Transportation and local government officials who must coordinate to install and maintain the signs or markers.

Key Provisions

• Renames the portion of Autauga County Road 24 (from 1.5 miles west of Road 19 to the intersection with Road 37) as Wendell Kelly Way.
• Requires the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to fabricate and erect appropriate signs or markers for the designation, in compliance with applicable laws.

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