SJR73 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

William Howell Rogers, road named

Summary

The bill would designate a segment of Alabama State Highway Route 157 in Lawrence County as the William Howell Rogers, Sr. Memorial Mile.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Department of Transportation would coordinate with local officials to designate the portion of Route 157 between mile markers 40 and 41 in Lawrence County as the William Howell Rogers, Sr. Memorial Mile and to erect appropriate signs or markers. The designation honors William Howell 'Skip' Rogers, Sr., a Korean War veteran and longtime local public servant, and this is a ceremonial recognition by the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Residents and travelers in Lawrence County who will encounter the memorial mile sign along AL-157
• William Howell Rogers, Sr.'s family and local community, and the Department of Transportation and local officials who coordinate the designation and signage

Key Provisions

• Designates the segment of Alabama State Highway Route 157 between mile markers 40 and 41 in Lawrence County as the William Howell Rogers, Sr. Memorial Mile
• Requires the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to designate the memorial mile and to erect signs or markers that comply with applicable laws and requirements

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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Resolutions