House Bill No. 82, introduced by Representative Bayham, designates the Intracoastal Waterway Gulf Outlet Bridge on Louisiana Highway 47 in Orleans Parish as the "Vietnam War Veterans Green Bridge." Additionally, it designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 20, specifically at the intersection with Louisiana Highway 307 at the LaFourche and St. James Parish line, as the "Martha Ann Woods-Shareef Highway." The bill directs the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to erect and maintain appropriate signage for these designations, contingent upon receiving local or private funds that cover the actual costs, capped at $550 per sign.
The bill underwent amendments by the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, which included the addition of the designation for Louisiana Highway 20 and made some technical changes to the original text. These designations aim to honor the contributions of Vietnam War veterans and recognize the legacy of Martha Ann Woods-Shareef in Louisiana.