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Ohio designates portion of Interstate 77 as Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate the Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway

Last action · September 15, 2025: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Kevin Ritter and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 436 designates a specific section of Interstate Route 77 in Washington County as the "Auxiliary Patrolman Earl Ulmer Memorial Highway" and authorizes the to erect suitable markers.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a highway stretch; no funding, maintenance alterations, or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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

Directly affected

motorists traveling on Interstate Route 77 in Washington County

Drivers will navigate a highway section that carries an additional honorary designation marked by signs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What section of the highway is being renamed?
The northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate Route 77 between Cambridge road and the southernmost intersection of that route and highland ridge road in Washington County.
Does this bill change traffic rules or provide transportation funding?
No, it only designates an honorary name for the highway and permits the to erect markers.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Sep 15, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Transportation
  2. Sep 9, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Earl Ulmer, Kevin Miller, Washington County and 1 more
PersonEarl Ulmer“Auxiliary patrolman honored by the highway naming”Map →
PersonKevin Miller“Representative, District 69”Map →
locationWashington County“Location of the designated highway section”Map →
PersonKevin Ritter“Representative, District 94”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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