Highways: Highway Signage Fund.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a fund to cover the costs of installing signage for ‘memorial highways’ in California. These highways are designated to honor individuals who have championed racial and gender equity. The fund will be supported by state and federal funds, as well as private donations and bequests.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Memorial Highway Signage Fund in the State Treasury.
- Allows the fund to receive money from state General Fund appropriations.
- Permits the fund to accept public and private donations, gifts, and grants.
- Authorizes the use of federal funds in the fund.
- Specifies that funds are available upon appropriation by the Legislature.
- Funds are for the department’s costs in erecting signage.
- Signage is for memorial highway designations honoring equity advocates.
- The fund is part of the Streets and Highways Code.
Who is affected
- California Department of Transportation
- Individuals honored on memorial highways
- Motorists using state highways
- Donors and grant providers
- The State of California
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for memorial highway signage.
- Focuses funding on recognizing individuals promoting racial and gender equity.
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