SPONSOR: Gregory (96)
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 that portion of Interstate 55 crossing over Butler Hill Road in St. Louis County as the "Police Officer Michael V Langsdorf Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation will erect and maintain the signs, with the cost paid by private donations.
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that having a memorial bridge in honor of Mr. Langsdorf will mean a lot to his parents, and the public should remember his many years of service to the St. Louis area. This will be a fitting tribute.
Testifying for the bill were Representative Gregory; Jerry and Bess Langsdorf; Arnie C. Dienoff; St. Louis Police Officers Association; and the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.
OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.
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.
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