SPONSOR: Basye
COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Transportation by a vote of 13 to 0. Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Rules- Legislative Oversight by a vote of 9 to 0.
This bill designates the bridge on U.S. State Highway 63 crossing over Patterson Street in Adair County as the "U.S. Army SFC Matthew C Lewellen Memorial Bridge".
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this is a fitting tribute for Mr. Lewellen.
Testifying for the bill was Representative Basye.
OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that it is not fair for one veteran to get a memorial highway when many others do not.
Testifying against the bill was Arnie C. Dienoff.
Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.
Statutes affected: