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HB 5636

Highways: memorial; portion of Telegraph Road; designate as the "Deputy Claude Wilson Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 123.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 25 co-sponsors

Designates a 9–14 mile segment of US-24 in Oakland County as the Deputy Claude Wilson Memorial Highway, funded privately for markers and upkeep.

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Bill Summary · HB 5636

Summary — Michigan HB 5636 (2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

  • Designates a specific segment of a state highway in Oakland County as a memorial highways designation.
  • Official name: the “Deputy Claude Wilson Memorial Highway.”
  • Applies to the portion of US-24 (Telegraph Road) between 9 Mile Road and 14 Mile Road.

Key provisions and changes

  • Adds Section 123 to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142, MCL 250.1001 et seq.).
  • The designated segment: US-24 (Telegraph Road) from 9 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road.
  • The designation is ceremonial and symbolic, intended to honor Deputy Claude Wilson.
  • Administrative mechanism for markers: Under the act, the state transportation department is responsible for erecting markers only if sufficient private contributions are received to cover all costs of erection and ongoing maintenance. The designation itself does not impose state or local financial obligations beyond that framework.

Affected entities and scope

  • Geographic scope: Oakland County, Michigan; specific corridor on US-24 between 9 Mile and 14 Mile Roads.
  • Governmental impact: No mandatory state funding or local funding required to implement the designation; markers would be funded privately, per existing Memorial Highway Act provisions.
  • Public impact: Provides a commemorative landmark for residents and road users along Telegraph Road.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Sponsor: Rep. Jason Hoskins; numerous cosponsors listed.
  • Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Latest actions (as of provided record):
    • Reported with recommendation without amendment (April 14, 2026).
    • Referred to second reading (April 14, 2026).
    • Bill introduced and first read on February 26, 2026; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the same day.
  • Enactment would follow the standard legislative process: passage by both chambers and gubernatorial approval; designations would then be implemented in accordance with the Memorial Highway Act’s private-funding requirement for markers.

Fiscal impact

  • The Michigan Memorial Highway Act requires private contributions to cover the cost of erecting and maintaining highway-name markers.
  • The fiscal note indicates no state or local fiscal impact from the designation itself, beyond potential private funding for markers.

Notable context

  • The bill is part of a broad pattern of memorial designations that honor individuals by naming segments of existing highways.
  • The designation is purely honorary and does not alter road management, traffic rules, or maintenance responsibilities.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-page briefing with a quick FAQ (e.g., “What happens if private funding is not available?”, “Can the designation be rescinded?”) based on the Memorial Highway Act provisions.

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

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