This bill proposes to rename the Blue Star Memorial Highway Council to the Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway Council and the Blue Star Memorial Highway system to the Blue and Gold Star Memorial Highway system. This change aims to honor Gold Star families, who have lost loved ones in military service. The bill also updates the membership of the council to include an officer or employee from the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, replacing a member from the Department of Health, and ensures that the council will continue to advise the Department of Transportation on the development of landscaping and facilities along the highway system.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Transportation update all signage throughout the state to reflect the new name of the highway system within 90 days of the bill's effective date. This legislative change is intended to enhance recognition and support for military families while ensuring that the council's structure aligns with current state department designations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:1A-5.16