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HB 4945

Highways: memorial; portion of M-43 in Ingham County; designate as the "Magic Johnson Way". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 5b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kathy Schmaltz and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a portion of M-43 in East Lansing as Magic Johnson Way under the Michigan Memorial Highway Act; an honorary name with signage arranged by MDOT and the city.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4945

Summary — HB 4945 (Michigan)

Purpose

HB 4945 designates a section of state trunkline M-43 in the city of East Lansing as an honorary memorial name: the "Magic Johnson Way." The designation is added to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142).

Key provision

  • Adds section 5b to 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001–250.2092), stating:
    • "The portion of highway M-43 in the city of East Lansing between North Harrison Road and Hagadorn Road shall be known as the 'Magic Johnson Way'."

What the bill changes

  • Creates an official honorary name for the specified stretch of M-43. The statutory change is limited to adding this named-designation language to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act.
  • The bill does not alter the highway's numeric designation (M-43), jurisdiction, maintenance responsibilities, or speed limits.

Who is affected

  • Motorists and local residents in East Lansing who use or live near the specified portion of M-43.
  • Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and city of East Lansing for purposes of implementing signage or public communications about the designation.
  • The designation honors "Magic Johnson" (Earvin Johnson), a public figure closely associated with Michigan State University and the Lansing area.

Implementation details and impacts

  • The bill text does not specify signage, funding, or installation procedures. Typically, implementation (installation of signs, maintenance of memorial markers, public notification) would be coordinated by MDOT and the local government; funding sources and exact sign placement would be determined administratively.
  • The designation is honorary; it generally does not change legal addresses, property descriptions, or who is responsible for highway maintenance.

Legislative and effective dates

  • Filed: March 13, 2025.
  • Committee hearings and floor actions: April–May 2025 (committee hearings, committee report, readings, and passage in both chambers).
  • Sent to Governor: May 26, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: June 20, 2025.
  • Effective date: June 20, 2025 (effective immediately upon signing).
  • Statutory placement: Adds Sec. 5b to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142).

This bill is a narrow, locally focused honorary designation intended to recognize Magic Johnson by naming the specified stretch of M-43 in East Lansing the "Magic Johnson Way."

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

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