Highways: memorial; portion of US-8; designate as the "Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 15b.
Impact
This bill's enactment involves the addition of a new section (15b) to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, which governs the naming of highways in Michigan. By establishing the Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway, the state acknowledges the legacy of specific individuals who have made impactful contributions. These designations not only serve to memorialize but also promote local history and identity through infrastructural recognition.
Summary
Senate Bill 532 aims to amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act by designating a portion of US-8 as the 'Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway.' This legislation seeks to honor a significant individual by naming the specified highway section, which extends from the Michigan border with Wisconsin to the intersection with US-2 in the city of Norway. The bill reflects an ongoing tradition of memorializing notable figures through the naming of public roads and highways, ensuring their contributions are recognized within the community.
Contention
While the summary details of SB 532 do not indicate substantial opposition or points of contention, bills related to the naming of public infrastructure can sometimes invoke community discussions regarding who is honored and why. Stakeholders may debate the significance of the individual being memorialized versus others who might also be considered for such honors. However, as of the current documentation, there are no recorded debates or objections related to this specific memorial designation.
Highways: memorial; portion of US-8; designate as the "Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 15b.
Highways: memorial; portion of I-75; designate as the "Trooper Joel E. Popp Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 105a & repeals sec. 30c of 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1030c).
Highways: memorial; portion of US-131; designate as the "Master Sergeant Gregory T. Kuhse Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 111.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-53; designate as the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 30c.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-150; designate as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 109.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-150; designate as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 109.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-150; designate as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 109.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-150; designate as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 109.
Highways: memorial; portion of US-127; designate as the “Edward McQuaid Veterans Memorial Highway”. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 111.
Highways: memorial; portion of highway US-31; designate as the "Trp. James E. Boland Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 11d.