TROOPER MANUEL H. FIELDS MEM HWY                                                H.B. 4572 (H-1):

                                                                              SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Bill 4572 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Sarah L. Lightner

House Committee:  Transportation

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

 

Date Completed:  12-4-19

 

CONTENT

 

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of I-94 in Jackson County between the US-127 South interchange and Hawkins Road as the "Trooper Manuel H. Fields Memorial Highway".

 

BACKGROUND

 

On August 27, 1994, State Trooper Manuel H. Fields reported to an overtime traffic enforcement assignment at the Jackson Post after previously completing an assignment as an instructor for the 109th Trooper Recruit School. That afternoon, Trooper Fields conducted a traffic stop on the north shoulder of westbound I-94, east of US-127.

 

During the traffic stop, another westbound vehicle struck Trooper Fields' cruiser, then the stopped vehicle, and finally Trooper Fields. The driver of the vehicle that struck Trooper Fields fled the scene and eventually called in the collision. The driver eventually was charged with negligent homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

 

As a result of his injuries, Trooper Fields was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. Trooper Fields was the 46th Michigan State Police Officer to die in the line of duty.

 

Proposed MCL 250.2091                                            Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

 

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.