SGT. HENRY E. PLANT MEMORIAL GRAND RIVER BRIDGE NON-MOTORIZED TRAIL

House Bill 4411 (Substitute H-1)                                          (Enacted as Public Act 496 of 2014)

Sponsor:  Rep. Amanda Price

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 6-10-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4411 AS REPORTED FROM COMMMITTEE ON

6-10-14

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the nonmotorized multi-use lane on the bridge along the portion of Highway M-231 over the Grand River, and connecting Robinson and Crockery Townships, in Ottawa County as the "Sgt. Henry E. Plant Memorial Grand River Bridge Non-Motorized Trail."

Proposed MCL 250.2062

FISCAL IMPACT:

Section 2 of the Michigan Memorial Highway Act indicates that the State Transportation Department shall only provide for the erection of suitable markers indicating the name of the highway "when sufficient private contributions are received to completely cover the cost of erecting and maintaining those markers."  As a result, the bill has no state or local fiscal impact.

POSITIONS:

Department of Transportation is neutral on the bill. (6-10-14)

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.