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Montana dedicates Libby bridge on highway 37 to Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo

Original title: Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo memorial bridge

Last action · January 16, 2025: Chapter Number AssignedSponsor: Mike Cuffe

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What This Bill Does

Montana establishes the Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo Memorial Bridge on highway 37 spanning the Kootenai River in Libby and directs the Department of Transportation to install markers and a plaque.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of the specified bridge and requires physical signage; no broader infrastructure funding or regulatory service alterations are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is required to design and install memorial signs on each end of the bridge and a plaque near the bridge.

Directly affected

Libby community

The community receives a dedicated memorial bridge and plaque honoring local resident Arthur J Rambo.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bridge is being renamed or dedicated?
The bridge spanning the Kootenai River on highway 37 in Libby, Montana, is dedicated to Staff Sergeant Arthur J Rambo.
What actions are required by the state department?
The Department of Transportation must design and install appropriate signs on each end of the bridge and a memorial plaque near the bridge.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

39 actions
  1. Jan 16, 2025Senate
    Chapter Number Assigned
  2. Jan 16, 2025SenateEnrolled
    (S) Signed by Governor
  3. Jan 16, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to Governor
  4. Jan 16, 2025House
    (H) Signed by Speaker
  5. Jan 16, 2025Senate
    (S) Signed by President
  6. Jan 16, 2025Senate
    (S) Returned from Enrolling
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  1. Jan 15, 2025Senate
    (S) Sent to Enrolling
  2. Jan 15, 2025House
    (H) 3rd Reading
  3. Jan 15, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  4. Jan 14, 2025House
    (H) 2nd Reading
  5. Jan 14, 2025House
    (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  6. Jan 13, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Report
  7. Jan 10, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Committee Executive Action
  8. Jan 9, 2025House
    (H) Hearing
  9. Jan 9, 2025House
    (H) 1st Reading
  10. Jan 8, 2025HouseCommittee
    (H) Referred to Committee
  11. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) Transmitted to House
  12. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) 3rd Reading
  13. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
  14. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) 2nd Reading
  15. Jan 8, 2025Senate
    (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
  16. Jan 8, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Report
  17. Jan 7, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Committee Executive Action
  18. Jan 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Printed
  19. Jan 7, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Signed
  20. Jan 6, 2025Senate
    (S) Hearing
  21. Jan 6, 2025SenateCommittee
    (S) Referred to Committee
  22. Jan 6, 2025Senate
    (S) 1st Reading
  23. Jan 1, 2025Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Received
  24. Dec 18, 2024Senate
    (S) Fiscal Note Requested
  25. Dec 16, 2024SenateIntroduced
    (S) Introduced
  26. Dec 16, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
  27. Dec 10, 2024House
    (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  28. Dec 9, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Assembly
  29. Dec 9, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Final Drafter Review
  30. Dec 9, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Input/Proofing
  31. Dec 9, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Edit
  32. Dec 5, 2024House
    (LC) Draft in Legal Review
  33. Sep 6, 2024House
    (LC) Drafter Assigned

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Amy Denise, Dillon, Arthur J Rambo and 13 more
PersonAmy Denise“Daughter of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
locationDillon“Location of marriage”Map →
PersonArthur J Rambo“Staff Sergeant honored by the bridge dedication”Map →
locationKootenai River“River spanned by the bridge”Map →
PersonViola Rambo“Mother of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
PersonDan“Brother of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
PersonKerry Lynn“Daughter of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
OrganizationCarroll College“College attended by Arthur J Rambo”Map →
PersonKathleen“Sister of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
PersonHoward Rambo“Father of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
locationVietnam“Deployment location”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Tasked with installing signs and a plaque”Map →
PersonPatty“Sister of Arthur J Rambo”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Notre Dame“University attended by Arthur J Rambo”Map →
locationLibby“Hometown and location of the bridge”Map →
PersonHelen Ryan“Wife of Arthur J Rambo”Map →

Sources

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bills.legmt.gov

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