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HB 2094MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 2094 Designates WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway in Jackson County

Original title: DESIGNATION OF A MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Aaron Crossley

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What This Bill Would Do

Representative Crossley introduced House Bill 2094 to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 24 in Jackson County as the 'WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway' and requires the department of transportation to erect and maintain signs at its own expense.

Why it matters

Changes only the official name of a specific roadway section and directs state transportation funds toward sign installation; no other highway, traffic, or service regulations are altered.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is required to install and maintain the memorial signs at its own expense.

Directly affected

Residents of Jackson County

Drivers and local residents will see the new memorial highway designation along U.S. Highway 24.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which section of the highway is being renamed?

The portion of U.S. Highway 24 from Davis Road continuing east to Ferguson Spring Road in Jackson County.

Who pays for the memorial signs?

The costs to erect and maintain appropriate signs are to be paid by the Department of Transportation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
Read Second Time (H)
Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read First Time (H)
Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Prefiled (H)

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Jackson County, Joseph Engler, General Assembly and 2 more

locationJackson County“County where the designated highway segment is located.”Map →

PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the House.”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body of the state of Missouri.”Map →

PersonAaron Crossley“State Representative for District 029 who introduced House Bill 2094.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency tasked with erecting and maintaining the highway signs.”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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