NE1: Jackie Robinson Highway Act (Law)

[SWE]

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Sponsor: Representative Matt from VT

Debate on this bill will last for 72 hours, or until 10:59 AM on Saturday, August 16th , unless modified or extended. The sponsor has 36 hours to advocate for this proposed legislation. If he does not, this bill will be tabled as there is other pending legislation in the queue.

[Sopranos Republican]

I believe this legislation is pretty self-explanatory. The intent of this is to honor a man who made tremendous contributions to both the game of baseball, and to the Civil Rights movement. I believe that renaming major highways in the city of Brooklyn in honor of him is the least we can do.

[free my dawg]

A resounding aye. Jackie Robinson is a hero.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

No real problems with this.

I understand the degree of symbolism behind renumbering NY Route 42 but might that not in itself cause some short term confusion? I've never driven through NY so my perspective is a bit uneducated.

Also we should probably include a budget earmark for replacing the signs, even if it's a pittance.

[Talleyrand]

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Proposed amendment

To avoid any unnecessary confusion, I think it's best if we avoid renumbering if at all possible. With these changes, I still think we can adequately honor Jackie Robinson's memory while failing to distract drivers.

[Sopranos Republican]

I will say friendly if amendment 2 is left alone, or reworded. Under the name Jackie Robinson Memorial Expressway the route would still be designated as Interstate 278. I apologize if my wording made it seem unclear.

[Talleyrand]

I will say friendly if amendment 2 is left alone, or reworded. Under the name Jackie Robinson Memorial Expressway the route would still be designated as Interstate 278. I apologize if my wording made it seem unclear.

Yeah, that sounds good.

[Napoleon]

I love this idea.

[Talleyrand]

Can we get this to a vote?

[SWE]

Aye

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Aye

[SWE]

Debate on this bill is now over. Representatives will now vote on this bill as written:

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Voting will last for 48 hours, or until all Representatives have voted

[SWE]

I swear to god I posted this

Aye

[free my dawg]

Aye.

[rpryor03]

Aye

[Sopranos Republican]

AYE

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Aye

[SWE]

The voting period is over. By a vote of 5-0-0, this bill goes to the governor for his signature or veto.

[SWE]

The governor has signed this bill into law.