SSJM 8003
In CommitteeSenate
I-82/Charles Frank Noble, Jr
Requesting the transportation commission to designate the overpass over Interstate 82 as the Washington state patrol trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr. memorial overpass.
This status may be delayed. See Action History below for the latest updates.
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AI Analysis
This bill designates a portion of Interstate 82 in Yakima County as the 'Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr. Memorial Highway' to honor a state trooper who was killed in the line of duty in 1972. It is a memorial resolution requesting the state transportation commission to take formal action on the naming.
- Calls on the Washington State Transportation Commission to officially designate a segment of Interstate 82 in Yakima County as the 'Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr. Memorial Highway'.
- Specifies the highway segment as running from milepost 50 to milepost 54.
- Honors Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr., who served with the Washington State Patrol from 1957 until his death in the line of duty on February 5, 1972.
- Requests that the bill be sent to the Washington State Transportation Commission, the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the Department itself for action.
- Includes background on Trooper Noble’s life, military service, education, and career to underscore the significance of the memorial.
Who is affected
- Family and colleagues of Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr. — The family, friends, colleagues, and fellow officers of Trooper Noble, as well as the broader public who may encounter the designated highway segment, will be reminded of his service and sacrifice through the memorial designation.
- Motorists and travelers on I-82 in Yakima County — Travelers using that segment of I-82 in Yakima County will see new signage honoring Trooper Noble, which may raise awareness of highway safety and law enforcement service.
- Washington State Patrol and Washington State Department of Transportation — The Washington State Patrol and Department of Transportation will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the memorial designation, including signage and related administrative tasks.
Pro/Con Analysis
Potential Benefits (1)
Honoring a fallen trooper with a highway naming may raise public awareness of law enforcement service and sacrifice, potentially reinforcing community support for highway safety and public safety personnel.
Public SafetyLean peopleRef: Section 1 (Preamble & Resolution)
Who Is Most Affected
Family, friends, and colleagues may experience emotional validation and recognition of Trooper Noble’s sacrifice; however, the practical impact is symbolic and limited in scope.
Motorists may gain increased awareness of highway safety and trooper service through visible signage, but the effect is likely minimal and transient—no change in travel behavior or safety outcomes is expected.
WSP and WSDOT will incur minimal administrative and maintenance costs (e.g., signage replacement during routine work), but no new funding is authorized, and the burden is negligible relative to existing budgets.