JOHN WAYNE "DUSTY" MARCUM MEM. HWY                                                        S.B. 51:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 51 (as introduced 1-28-15)

Sponsor:  Senator Ken Horn

Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  11-4-15

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to name the portion of highway I-75 in Genesee County as the "John Wayne 'Dusty' Marcum Memorial Highway".

The bill would take effect 90 days after it was enacted.

Proposed MCL 250.1004a                                                                                          

BACKGROUND

John Wayne "Dusty" Marcum was an elite Navy Seal who died in Afghanistan on September 12, 2008. He had taken part in 12 missions overseas since 2001, earning two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, and a Purple Heart. He was a Flushing Township native who joined the Navy in 1991 after graduating from Flushing High School.

Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Glenn Steffens

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.