Highways: memorial; portion of US-12; designate as the "Maurice Calvin Williams Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 48a.
Impact
The enactment of SB 730 will directly impact the signage of the designated highway section, as it will require the Department of Transportation to update and put up signs indicating the new name. This change fosters community recognition and remembrance of Maurice Calvin Williams, engaging local citizens and encouraging them to honor and reflect on his contributions.
Summary
Senate Bill 730 seeks to amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate a portion of highway US-12 located in Washtenaw County as the 'Maurice Calvin Williams Memorial Highway.' This action honors Maurice Calvin Williams, presumably a significant individual in the community or state, by giving his name to a public roadway. The bill is straightforward, primarily addressing the renaming of a specific highway section to recognize Williams' contributions or legacy.
Contention
As the bill is primarily a memorial designation, it is unlikely to face significant contention regarding its passage. However, similar measures can sometimes spark debates over the appropriateness of naming public spaces after individuals, particularly concerning their historical significance or the circumstances surrounding their lives. The simplicity of this bill, focusing on honoring a single individual, minimizes the likelihood of opposition.
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-34; designate as the "Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 115.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-28; designate as the "Sgt. Fabian T. Godell Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 127.
Highways: memorial; portion of M-553; designate as the "Jack Rantanen Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 125.
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