SB165

Memorial bridges; designating the Donald Ray Ward Memorial Bridge. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Designates the bridge crossing over Interstate 240 on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma County as the Donald Ray Ward Memorial Bridge.

The bill designates the bridge crossing over Interstate 240 on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma County as the “Donald Ray Ward Memorial Bridge.” It mandates the Department of Transportation to install permanent markers with this name on the bridge. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Aeronautics & Transportation Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

11 Yea

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1 Nay

R

History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 17, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed

Feb 17, 2025

Senate

Title stricken