Michigan HB4189: Highways: memorial; bridge over highway I-96; designate as the "LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1051.

What the bill says

An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1051.

From the chaptered text, July 23, 2026:

AN ACT to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1051. The People of the State of Michigan enact: Sec. 1051. (1) The bridge on South Grand Avenue over highway I-96 in the village of Fowlerville shall be known as the “LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge”. (2) Subject to section 2, a sign designating the location of the “LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge” must be placed at the approach of the bridge on highway I-96. (3) The state transportation department shall coordinate with the Livingston County road commission in placing an appropriate sign designating the location of the “LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge” at each approach of the bridge on South Grand Avenue. This act is ordered to take immediate effect. Clerk of the House of Representatives Secretary of the Senate Approved___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Governor

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Sponsors

• Woolford, Jason (R, 50) · primary sponsor
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Beson, Timothy (R, 96)
• Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
• Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
• Pavlov, Joseph (R, 64)
• Smit, Rachelle (R, 43)
• Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
• Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
• DeSana, James (R, 29)
• Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
• Schuette, Bill (R, 95)

Latest actions

1. July 29, 2026: assigned PA 65'26 with immediate effect
2. July 23, 2026: filed with Secretary of State 07/23/2026 12:04 PM
3. July 21, 2026: approved by the Governor 07/21/2026 03:04 PM
4. July 14, 2026: presented to the Governor 07/14/2026 12:44 PM
5. July 3, 2026: bill ordered enrolled
6. July 3, 2026: full title agreed to
7. July 3, 2026: returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title
8. July 3, 2026: INSERTED FULL TITLE
9. July 3, 2026: PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 201 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
10. July 3, 2026: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE

Votes

• PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT (July 3, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Favorably Without Amendment 12/3/2025 (December 4, 2025): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (June 4, 2025): 108 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (April 30, 2025): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4189?

HB4189 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Highways: memorial; bridge over highway I-96; designate as the "LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1051.

What does HB4189 do?

In its own words: An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1051.

What is the status of HB4189?

Signed into law as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: assigned PA 65'26 with immediate effect (July 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4189?

Woolford, Jason (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4189?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4189