Senate Bill No. 159 designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 17 in Franklin Parish as the "Deputy Roy Gonzales Memorial Highway." The designated section begins at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 17 and Lawson Road and ends at Louisiana Highway 4. This bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) regarding the erection and maintenance of signage for this memorial designation.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the DOTD will only proceed with the installation of the signs if local or private funds are provided to cover the actual costs of materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation, with a maximum expenditure of $750 per sign. The effective date for this designation is set for August 1, 2026.