Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateOhioIntroduced
SB 470: Designate First Lieutenant Ronald Yale, USMC, Memorial Bridge
Kristina Roegner
SB 470 status: Introduced (updated Sep 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
90OUT OF 100
Score:90/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion100%
Bill summary
What changes
The bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River on State Route 8 will be renamed to the 'First Lieutenant Ronald Yale, USMC, Memorial Bridge.'
Who is affected
The local community and those traveling on the designated State Route 8 bridge.
Requirements and enforcement
The Ohio Department of Transportation will likely be required to install memorial signage as dictated by state law.
Costs and funding
Negligible administrative costs associated with manufacturing and installing bridge signage.
When it takes effect
Effective upon standard enactment timelines for Ohio legislation.
Potential benefits
Provides public recognition for a military veteran and promotes community acknowledgment of service.
Risks and tradeoffs
Not stated in the available source.
What is still unknown
Specific installation dates and exact total cost for signage are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Society
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Honors the service of First Lieutenant Ronald Yale
- Recognizes military contributions to the community
- Encourages community pride and remembrance
Risks
- Negligible budgetary impact for signage
- Limited to a single specific location
- No broad impact on social equality
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
None; this is a non-controversial commemorative designation
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only
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