MARINE DANIEL PRICE MEM. HWY                                                                  S.B. 1132:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 1132 (as introduced 9-26-18)

Sponsor:  Senator Arlan Meekhof

Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  12-5-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of Highway I-196 in the City of Holland as the "Marine Daniel Price Memorial Highway".

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Proposed MCL 250.1029a

BACKGROUND

Gunnery Sergeant Daniel J. Price, of Holland, Michigan, was killed in action while conducting combat operations in Badghis province in Afghanistan on July 29, 2012. He had entered the Marine Corps in July of 2003, and was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operation Battalion, United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. He served six combat tours, three in Afghanistan and three in Iraq, and received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, a Navy and Marine Achievement Medal, three Good Conduct Medals, and three Combat Action Ribbons.

                                                                            Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

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.