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HB3530 • 2025

Directs public bodies to change the name of highways that use the term "squaw" in the name.

Directs public bodies to change the name of highways that use the term "squaw" in the name.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Hartman,, Senator Broadman,, Gelser Blouin, Representative Fragala,, Gamba,, McDonald,, Nguyen D,, Nguyen H,, Pham H,, Walters,, Senator Frederick,, Manning Jr,, Patterson,, Woods
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-12 House

    Referred to Transportation.

  3. 2025-02-11 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act requires the term "squaw" to be removed from highway names. (Flesch Readability Score: 88.9).
Directs public bodies to change the name of highways that use the term "squaw" in the name.
Relating to: Relating to highway names.
Current location: In House Committee