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HB 5434

Highways: memorial; portion of M-11; designate as the "Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 114.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 45 co-sponsors

Designates a segment of M-11 in Kent County as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive; MDOT places markers only with private funding, with no state cost.

assigned PA 125'24 with immediate effect
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Bill Summary · HB 5434

Summary — HB 5434 (Public Act 125 of 2024)

Title: Highways: memorial; portion of M-11; designate as the “Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive” (adds MCL 250.1114)

Main purpose

To amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142) by naming a specific segment of state highway M-11 in Kent County the “Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive” to honor veterans of the Korean War.

Key provisions

  • Adds section 114 to 2001 PA 142 (new MCL 250.1114).
  • Designates the portion of highway M-11 in Kent County beginning at the intersection of M-11 and 3 Mile Road and continuing south to the bridge on M-11 over the Grand River as the “Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive.”
  • Directs the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide suitable markers only when sufficient private contributions have been received to cover the cost of erecting and maintaining those markers (consistent with existing Section 2 of the Michigan Memorial Highway Act).

Who is affected

  • Primary: Korean War veterans and their families — the designation serves as an honorary recognition.
  • MDOT: responsible for placing and maintaining signage, contingent on private funding for markers.
  • Local/state government budgets: no fiscal impact expected because marker costs are to be privately funded.
  • General public/drivers: will see the commemorative name applied to the specified highway segment.

Background and rationale

Committee reports noted the Korean War (1950–1953) resulted in significant U.S. service and casualties. The number of living Korean War veterans has declined sharply; supporters argued the naming is a timely way to honor their service. Testimony in support came from the Korean War Veterans Association.

Legislative and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: February 13, 2024 (sponsored by Rep. Carol Glanville).
  • Passed House: May 7, 2024 (House vote; recorded as passage with immediate effect).
  • Passed Senate: September 25, 2024 (Senate vote recorded unanimous or strongly favorable).
  • Approved by Governor: October 3, 2024.
  • Filed with Secretary of State / Effective date: October 3, 2024.
  • Enacted as: Public Act 125 of 2024 (takes immediate effect).

Fiscal impact

Nonpartisan analyses conclude no state or local fiscal impact because MDOT erects memorial markers only after receiving sufficient private contributions to cover costs.

Legal citation

  • Amends: 2001 PA 142 (Michigan Memorial Highway Act)
  • New statutory section: MCL 250.1114
  • Enacted: Act No. 125, Public Acts of 2024 (effective October 3, 2024)

For more detail, see the House Fiscal Agency and Senate Fiscal analyses prepared during committee review.

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

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