HJR149 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Chief Buddy Crabtree, highway named

Summary

HJR149 designates a segment of Alabama State Highway Route 117 in DeKalb County as the Chief Buddy R. Crabtree Memorial Mile and directs the DOT to install signs.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would name the portion of Route 117 between mile markers 20 and 21 in DeKalb County as the Chief Buddy R. Crabtree Memorial Mile. It directs the Alabama Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to designate and mark this segment and to erect signs or markers consistent with laws. The designation honors Chief Buddy Crabtree for his service to the community.

Who It Affects

• Residents and travelers in DeKalb County who use Route 117 between mile markers 20 and 21, who will see memorial signage.
• The Alabama Department of Transportation, which would implement the designation and signage.
• Local government officials in DeKalb County, who would coordinate with the DOT on the designation.
• Chief Buddy R. Crabtree’s family and community members, who are being honored by the designation.

Key Provisions

• Designate the portion of Alabama State Highway Route 117 between mile markers 20 and 21 in DeKalb County as the Chief Buddy R. Crabtree Memorial Mile.
• Require the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to implement the designation.
• Require the erection of appropriate signs or markers, consistent with applicable requirements and laws, recognizing 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.

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