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SB 708

Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0709'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 4 co-sponsors

Senate Bill 708 limits Michigan highway memorials to 10 per year, requires a 10-year wait for re-designation, and sets clear eligibility criteria for honorees.

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Bill Summary · SB 708

Summary of Senate Bill 708 (SB 708)

Bill Title: Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for
Introduced On: November 13, 2025
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
TIE BAR WITH: SB 709 of the 103rd Legislature

Purpose and Intent

Senate Bill 708 aims to amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142) by establishing new criteria for the designation of memorials on highways and other infrastructure. The intent of this legislation is to regulate the process of memorial designations to ensure that they are made judiciously and with clear guidelines.

Key Provisions

The bill introduces a new section (1a) to the existing law, which includes the following provisions:

  1. Limit on Memorial Designations:

    • A maximum of 10 memorial designations may be made in a calendar year.

  2. Time Restrictions on Designations:

    • Once a highway or infrastructure has been designated for a memorial, it cannot be designated for another subject for a period of 10 years.

  3. Eligibility Criteria:

    • Memorial designations can only be made for subjects that meet specific eligibility criteria, which will be detailed in a subsequent section (1b).

  4. Scope of Infrastructure:

    • The provisions apply to various types of infrastructure, including highways, freeways, bridges, overpasses, interchanges, and trails.

Impact

This bill is expected to affect the process of memorializing individuals or events through highway designations in Michigan. By limiting the number of designations and imposing a waiting period for re-designation, the bill seeks to streamline the process and prevent the over-saturation of memorials on state highways.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced by Senators Klinefelt, Geiss, Chang, and McMorrow and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further consideration.
  • The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 709.

Conclusion

Senate Bill 708 represents a significant step towards regulating the memorial designation process on Michigan's highways and infrastructure. By establishing clear limits and criteria, the bill aims to ensure that memorials are meaningful and appropriately managed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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