Section 227.296 - FA Paul Akers Jr and LCPL Jared Schmitz memorial sign funding act - no fees for highway designations for members of the Armed Forces1. This section shall be known as the "FA Paul Akers Jr and LCPL Jared Schmitz Memorial Sign Funding Act".2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, beginning August 28, 2023, for designations on the state highway system honoring members of the Armed Forces killed in the line of duty, members of the Armed Forces who are missing in action, Missouri recipients of the medal of honor, emergency personnel killed while performing duties relating to their employment, or state employees killed while serving the state, no fees shall be assessed and all costs associated with such designations shall be funded by the department of transportation.Added by 2023 Mo. Laws, SB 139,s A, eff. 8/28/2023.Added by 2023 Mo. Laws, SB 127,s A, eff. 8/28/2023.