Michigan House Bill HB5552

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/6/24
• Refer: 3/6/24

Caption

Highways: memorial; portion of M-6; designate as the "Keagan Spencer Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 94a.

Impact

The enactment of HB5552 will result in the formal recognition of the designated highway portion, which may serve to enhance community identity and foster a sense of local pride. Such designations are often viewed positively by residents and local governments, as they help commemorate local individuals who have made notable contributions to the community or who have had an impact in some way. The bill does not impose any new regulations or obligations on state or local authorities beyond the memorial designation itself.

Summary

House Bill 5552 is a legislative proposal that seeks to amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act by designating a specific portion of highway M-6 in Kent County as the 'Keagan Spencer Memorial Highway.' The section in question begins at the intersection with Kalamazoo Avenue and extends east to the intersection with 60th Street. This act aims to honor the memory of an individual named Keagan Spencer by officially recognizing this stretch of highway with a memorial designation, which is a practice that celebrates significant contributions or memorials related to the community.

Contention

While HB5552 appears to be largely symbolic in nature, as with most memorial highway designations, it may still attract attention related to community opinions on how highways are designated. There are often discussions around the criteria for memorializing individuals in public spaces, and some stakeholders might advocate for a more comprehensive process to ensure fairness and equity in such designations. However, no significant points of contention have been highlighted specifically for this bill in the available discussions, suggesting a consensus around the need to honor community members.