HJR231 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tracy EstesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

DESIGNATING A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 22 AS THE JAMES D. "SPIKE" BROWN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.

Summary

This bill designates a section of Interstate 22 in Alabama as the James D. 'Spike' Brown Memorial Highway and directs the DOT to place and maintain the signage.

What This Bill Does

It designates the portion of Interstate 22 from the Mississippi border to the Marion-Walker County line as the James D. 'Spike' Brown Memorial Highway. It requires coordination with local officials to implement the designation and erect signs or markers in accordance with laws. The Alabama Department of Transportation must pay for and maintain the signs recognizing the designation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) — must coordinate with local officials to implement the designation and handle signage and maintenance
• Residents and travelers along the designated segment of Interstate 22 — will see the memorial highway signage and are affected by the designation

Key Provisions

• Designates the portion of Interstate 22 from the Mississippi state line to the Marion/Walker County line as the James D. 'Spike' Brown Memorial Highway
• Requires coordination with local governing officials and approval/acceptance by the Alabama Department of Transportation to designate and implement signage
• Requires erection of appropriate signs or markers consistent with applicable laws
• Requires the Department of Transportation to pay for and maintain the signs showing the 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

James D Spike Brown Memorial Highway, Naming