BRIAN DERKS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY                                                                H.B. 4562:

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 4562 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Jon Bumstead

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  9-30-15

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to name the portion of highway M-37 in Newaygo County beginning at the southern city limit of White Cloud and continuing north to the intersection of highway M-37 and 3 Mile Road as the "Brian Derks Memorial Highway".

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

Proposed MCL 250.1024a

BACKGROUND

Brian K. Derks was a United States Marine who died in an explosion on August 13, 2005, in Iraq, where he served as a specialist 4^th class in the Fox Group Second Squadron of the 11^th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Mr. Derks was a White Cloud native who graduated high school in 2003 and enlisted in the military shortly thereafter. He was an Eagle Scout, football player, baseball player, and avid Quiz Bowl participant who helped propel the team to nationals.

                                                                            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.