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HB 4089

Highways: memorial; portion of US-10 in Midland; designate as the "Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 16e.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Schuette

Designates a Midland US-10 segment as the Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover Memorial Highway, a symbolic designation funded by private contributions for signs.

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Bill Summary · HB 4089

Summary — HB 4089: “Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover Memorial Highway”

Purpose

House Bill 4089 would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (2001 PA 142) by adding a statutory designation naming a specific segment of US‑10 in the city of Midland the “Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover Memorial Highway.” The designation is honorary and is intended to recognize Specialist Hoover’s service and sacrifice.

Key provisions

  • Adds proposed MCL 250.1016e to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act.
  • Designates the portion of US‑10 in the city of Midland between North Jefferson Road and Eastman Avenue as the “Army Specialist Levi K. Hoover Memorial Highway.”
  • Does not change traffic laws, speed limits, maintenance responsibilities, or right‑of‑way.
  • Signage: Under the Michigan Memorial Highway Act (section 2), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) erects markers only when sufficient private contributions have been received to cover the cost of erecting and maintaining those markers. The bill itself does not appropriate state funds for signs.

Background (biographical)

Committee materials note Specialist Levi K. Hoover was born March 21, 1984, attended Midland schools and graduated from Dow High School (2002). He earned a criminal justice degree from Delta College (2004), worked in local law‑enforcement–related positions and in Alaska, then enlisted in the U.S. Army in late 2005. Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, he deployed to New Orleans (Hurricane Katrina response) and later to Zaganiyah, Iraq. He died from injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit on April 7, 2007.

Fiscal impact

The House Fiscal Agency reports no state or local fiscal impact because installation and maintenance of memorial markers are to be covered by private contributions per the Memorial Highway Act. MDOT indicated a neutral position.

Who is affected / practical impact

  • Primarily symbolic: honors Specialist Hoover and provides a named wayfinding reference for that US‑10 segment.
  • No regulatory, maintenance, or budgeting changes for state/local governments unless parties pursue signage funded by private donations.
  • Community and veterans’ groups may be involved in fundraising for signage.

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced: February 19 / filed March 7, 2025 (sponsor listed as Rep. Bill G. Schuette; Rep. Travis Weaver also listed as sponsor in related entries).
  • Public hearing and testimony: May 8, 2025 (left pending at that time).
  • Reported from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with recommendation without amendment: October 21, 2025.
  • Passed by the Michigan House (given immediate effect): October 30 / November 5, 2025 (roll call noted: 104 yeas, 0 nays).
  • Referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (next steps typically include Senate consideration).
  • Companion bill: SB 1865.

This bill creates an honorary highway name as memorial recognition; its primary effects are symbolic and commemorative.

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

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