The new law has so far passed its first reading.

He has done exactly that since the law passed in 1996.

"But the new law has passed and we have to deal with it."

Still, the law passed there early this year and took effect on July 1.

Of the 343 laws passed since 1996, about 140, or 40 percent, made new street names.

"I've had more people tell me they want the law passed than those who do not," says Simon.

The law passed in 1933 and immediately became a growing source of state revenue.

If the law passes there would be about $21 million available for the arts and cultural programs.

Almost all of the decline occurred before the law passed last summer.

The law passed and a few other states in the region copied his idea.