Senate Bill No. 190, also known as the "Jackson, Gerald, Garafola, Tullier Memorial Highway" bill, designates specific portions of roadways in Louisiana to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill designates a section of US Route 61, referred to as Airline Highway, in East Baton Rouge Parish, and a portion of Interstate 10 in St. Tammany Parish as the "Sgt. Grant Candies Memorial Highway." The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is tasked with erecting and maintaining appropriate signage for these designations, contingent upon receiving local or private funds to cover the costs of materials and installation, with specified cost limits for each sign.
The bill includes provisions that ensure the costs for signage do not exceed $550 for the Airline Highway designation and $1,680 for the Interstate 10 designation. Additionally, the bill incorporates technical amendments and clarifications to enhance its implementation. The effective date for these designations is set for August 1, 2025.