House Bill No. 346 aims to redesignate a portion of United States Highway 171, specifically from Louisiana Highway 118 to Sandra Lane in the village of Florien, Louisiana, as the "Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway." The bill mandates the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or its contractors to erect and maintain appropriate signage to reflect this new designation. However, this action is contingent upon the receipt of local or private funds that cover the actual costs incurred by the department for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation of the signage, with a maximum expenditure of $750 per sign.

Additionally, the bill includes an amendment that adds the middle initial "R." to the designation of the highway, ensuring that it accurately honors Speaker Joe R. Salter. This legislative effort not only commemorates an individual but also outlines the financial responsibilities associated with the signage, emphasizing the need for local or private funding to support the initiative.