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Ohio designates portion of State Route 19 in Crawford County as Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki Memorial Highway

Last action · May 13, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsor: Kevin Miller

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio law designates a specific section of State Route 19 in Crawford County as the Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki Memorial Highway.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a roadway segment; no funding, maintenance, or traffic service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Crawford County residents

A local highway segment receives a new honorary designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Patrolman Robert E. Karsmizki Memorial Highway located?
It is located on a portion of State Route 19 in Crawford County, running between the intersection of Linden Drive and the intersection of Beck Road.
Does this bill change road funding or traffic rules?
No, the legislation only establishes an honorary naming designation and authorizes 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. May 13, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to Transportation
  2. Mar 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Crawford County, Robert E. Karsmizki, Director of Transportation and 1 more
locationCrawford County“Location of the designated highway segment”Map →
PersonRobert E. Karsmizki“Patrolman honored by the highway designation”Map →
OrganizationDirector of Transportation“Authorized to erect suitable markers”Map →
otherState Route 19“Roadway receiving the memorial designation”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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