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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2219 Designates State Highway E in Ralls County as 'James Thompson Highway'
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Louis Riggs
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What This Bill Would Do
State Highway E from State Highway 79 east to Riverview Drive in Ralls County is designated as the 'James Thompson Highway' under legislation introduced by Representative Louis Riggs.
Changes only the official honorary designation of a specific road segment; no funding or service changes are stated, and sign costs must be covered entirely by private donations.
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.
Department of Transportation
Must erect and maintain the new highway designation signs using funds provided by private donations.
Ralls County residents
Reside along the designated portion of State Highway E receiving the new honorary name.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 5, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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