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SB 69

Highways: memorial; portion of M-50; designate as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway." Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 6d.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino

Michigan bill designates a portion of State Highway M-50 as "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway" to honor a public servant.

referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Bill Summary · SB 69

Legislative bill overview

SB 69 designates a portion of Michigan State Highway M-50 as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway." The bill amends the 2001 Public Act 142 (Michigan's highway designation statute) by adding a new section to create this memorial designation.

Why is this important

Memorial highway designations honor public servants and can raise community awareness about their contributions and legacies. This particular designation memorializes an animal control officer, recognizing the work of local government employees in public safety and animal welfare roles.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill provides no context about Officer Young, the circumstances of the memorial, or why M-50 specifically was selected, making it difficult for constituents to evaluate the appropriateness of the designation
  • Precedent concerns: Widespread use of memorial designations could lead to proliferation of named highway sections, potentially diluting their significance or creating equity questions about which public servants receive memorials
  • Budgetary implications: While typically minimal, signage and maintenance costs for memorial designations represent public expenditures that could be detailed more explicitly

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

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