Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5989: Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 126.
Status: In committee, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 126.
From the engrossed text, June 18, 2026:
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 126. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 126. The portion of highway M-40 in Allegan County between 132nd Avenue and 138th Avenue shall be known as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway".
Sponsors
- Smit, Rachelle (R, 43) · primary sponsor
- Greene, Jaime (R, 65)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #234 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
- : read a third time
- : placed on third reading
- : read a second time
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : bill electronically reproduced 05/19/2026
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (June 18, 2026): 105 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (June 9, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State agencies (existing): transportation, Highways: memorial
Common questions
- What is HB5989?
- HB5989 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 126.
- What does HB5989 do?
- In its own words: To amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 126.
- What is the status of HB5989?
- In committee as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5989?
- Smit, Rachelle (R, 43), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB5989?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5989
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