This bill designates a portion of U.S. Highway 36 in Phillips County as the "Undersheriff Brandon Gaede Memorial Highway" in honor of Brandon Gaede, who served in law enforcement and tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The designated section of the highway runs from the eastern city limits of Phillipsburg to the western city limits of the same city. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Transportation place appropriate signage along this highway to commemorate Gaede's service and sacrifice.
In the legal language of the bill, the term "deputy sheriff" is replaced with "undersheriff" to accurately reflect Gaede's rank at the time of his passing. Additionally, the bill specifies that the act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas Register, rather than the statute book. This legislation serves to honor Gaede's legacy and contributions to his community and the law enforcement profession.