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Ohio designates portion of State Route 109 as Marjorie Whiteman Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate Marjorie Whiteman Memorial Highway

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsor: James M. Hoops

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to designate a portion of State Route 109 in Henry County as the "Marjorie Whiteman Memorial Highway."

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a specific roadway section; no funding, construction, or maintenance 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

Henry County residents

A local stretch of highway receives an honorary memorial designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What section of road is being renamed?
The northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 109 between County Roads V and W in Henry County.
Does this bill change traffic rules or allocate road construction funds?
No, it only authorizes the honorary highway name and permits the director of transportation 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. Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to Transportation
  2. Nov 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced

Version history

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Connected Entities

Revised Code, State Route 109, Henry County and 2 more
otherRevised Code“State legal code”Map →
otherState Route 109“Highway being designated”Map →
locationHenry County“County where the designated highway is located”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the State of Ohio“Legislative body enacting the designation”Map →
otherMarjorie Whiteman Memorial Highway“Memorial highway designation”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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