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Utah currently has no formal process governing when or how the Legislature can name a stretch of state highway after someone. This bill creates that process by establishing eligibility rules, a review committee, and strict limits on how many designations can be approved. To qualify, a proposal must honor someone who has been dead for at least five years, has significant ties to Utah, and either showed exceptional bravery in service — such as a fallen officer, firefighter, or soldier — or made extraordinary lasting contributions to the state. A newly created six-member legislative committee (three senators, three representatives) reviews proposals and may approve no more than one per year, after which the Transportation Interim Committee also weighs in; the bill explicitly exempts this review committee from Utah's open meetings requirements. Signage is limited to two signs per designation, designated highways must have at least a five-mile gap between any two honorees, and costs are covered either by state funds or private donations.