House Bill No. [insert number] designates a portion of Louisiana Highway 15 in Monroe, Louisiana, as the "President Barack Obama Road." This designation applies to the segment of the highway between South Second Street and United States Highway 165, which is also referred to as Winnsboro Road. The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is responsible for erecting and maintaining appropriate signage to reflect this new designation, contingent upon receiving local or private funds that cover the actual costs of the signage, capped at $750 per sign.
The bill underwent amendments by the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, which changed the designation from "President Barack Obama Highway" to "President Barack Obama Road" and clarified that Louisiana Highway 165 is known as Winnsboro Road. These changes aim to ensure accurate representation and implementation of the new road name while outlining the financial responsibilities for signage installation.