Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to honor the memory of Sergeant Joshua A. Schmit by designating a portion of Trunk Highway 23 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, in his name. This designation serves to recognize Sergeant Schmit’s contributions.

Main Provisions

• Highway Naming: The bill proposes that a portion of the Trunk Highway 23, specifically from the interchange with U.S. Highway 71 north of Willmar to Lake Avenue South in Spicer, be named the "Sergeant Joshua A. Schmit Memorial Highway."
• Signage: The Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation is tasked with designing an appropriate marker for the highway and arranging for the installation of signs that reflect the new designation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.14, by adding a new subdivision that includes the designation of this memorial highway.

Relevant Terms

• Highway designation
• Memorial highway
• Minnesota Statutes
• Trunk Highway 23
• Kandiyohi County