Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr.
This bill designates a specific bridge on State Route 27 in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, as a memorial to Chief John "Jack" Blaum, Sr. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs honoring the chief but explicitly states that the official name of the highway will not change. The dedication is described as ceremonial, ensuring that the change does not disrupt commerce or cause confusion for drivers. Once signed into law, the state will immediately begin the process of affixing the commemorative signage to the bridge.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
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