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SC5 • 2026

Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Randy Maxwell
Last action
2026-02-04
Official status
Senate Resolution (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source confirms the location of the bridge but does not provide additional details that would support removing or modifying any other parts of the explanation.

Rename a Bridge for Greg Cloud

This resolution asks INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 on State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana, as the 'Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge'.

What This Bill Does

  • Asks INDOT to change the name of a specific bridge.
  • Names the new name for the bridge after Greg Cloud.

Who It Names or Affects

  • INDOT (Indiana Department of Transportation)
  • People who use Bridge 256-039-00469

Terms To Know

INDOT
The Indiana Department of Transportation, which is in charge of roads and bridges in the state.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not have the power to force INDOT to rename the bridge; it only asks them to do so.
  • It's unclear if or when INDOT will follow this request.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-04 House

    Returned to the Senate

  2. 2026-02-03 House

    Second reading: adopted Roll Call 204: yeas 72, nays 0

  3. 2026-02-03 House

    Representatives Payne, Bascom added as cosponsors

  4. 2026-02-02 House

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  5. 2026-01-28 House

    First reading: referred to the Committee on Roads and Transportation

  6. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Referred to the House

  7. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Second reading: adopted voice vote

  8. 2026-01-22 Senate

    House sponsor: Representative Zimmerman

  9. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Cosponsor: Representative Patterson

  10. 2026-01-20 Senate

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  11. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Authored by Senator Maxwell

  12. 2026-01-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

Official Summary Text

Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

Current Bill Text

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Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename Bridge 256-039-00469, located on State Road 256 in Kent, Indiana, the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge".