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Ohio designates portion of U.S. Route 62 in Columbus as State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial Highway

Last action · September 30, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Hearcel Craig and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 472 designates the eastbound and westbound lanes of United States Route 62 between Interstate 71 and Monypenny Avenue in Columbus as the 'State Senator I. Ray Miller Jr. Memorial Highway.'

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a specific roadway segment; no funding 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 U.S. Route 62

Drivers traversing the designated portion of U.S. Route 62 between Interstate 71 and Monypenny Avenue will travel along a roadway carrying the new honorary designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which portion of the roadway is being renamed?
The eastbound and westbound lanes of United States Route 62 between Interstate Route 71 and Monypenny Avenue in Columbus.
Who is authorized to put up markers for the memorial highway?
The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

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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 30, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to Transportation
  2. Sep 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

I. Ray Miller Jr., Columbus, Revised Code
PersonI. Ray Miller Jr.“State Senator honored by the highway designation”Map →
locationColumbus“Municipal corporation where the designated highway segment is located”Map →
OrganizationRevised Code“Ohio legal code being amended by enacting section 5534.506”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.legislature.ohio.gov

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