HF1722 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
U.S. Highway 63 segment designated as Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway.
Related bill: SF2602
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To designate a specific segment of U.S. Highway 63 as the Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway in honor of Officer Jason B. Meyer.
Provisions at a glance
- Adds Subdivision 108 to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 161.14.
- The designated segment runs from the intersection with marked Trunk Highway 16 to the southerly city limit of Racine.
- The designation is established to memorialize Officer Jason B. Meyer.
Designation details
- The segment of marked U.S. Highway 63 described above is the portion being named the Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway.
- The designation is subject to existing statutory requirements, specifically section 161.139, which governs signage and related design standards.
Signage and design requirements
- The state Commissioner (likely the Commissioner of Transportation) must adopt a suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs along the designated segment.
Legal alignment and changes to law
- This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 161.14 by adding a new subdivision (Subdivision 108) to create the memorial designation.
Relevant Terms Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway; U.S. Highway 63; Trunk Highway 16; Racine; Minnesota Statutes 2024; section 161.14; Subd. 108; Commissioner; signage; signs; section 161.139; designation; memorial highway.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Second reading | ||
| April 10, 2025 | House | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | ||
| April 10, 2025 | House | Action | Third reading | ||
| April 10, 2025 | House | Action | Bill was passed | ||
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Received from House | ||
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Received from House | ||
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| April 22, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee