S 497: Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway."
S 497 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.44 (updated Jul 22, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is currently reviewing a plan to rename a stretch of Highway 35 in Laurence Harbor in honor of James Francisco and Walter Schmidt.
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Environment
Benefits
- No environmental impact identified
Risks
- No environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- No direct economic impact identified
Risks
- Negligible costs for signage updates
Society
Benefits
- Recognizes specific community members
- Promotes local historical awareness
Risks
- Negligible impact on the general public
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
None - this measure is purely honorific and ceremonial
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CurrentApproved P.L.2026, c.44.
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