2012 Senate Bill 988 / Public Act 486

Rename state Capitol pedestrian walkway

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 29, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To designate the pedestrian walkway between the state capitol and the state Supreme Court building as the "Frank J. Kelley Promenade." Note: Reportedly, millions of dollars have been spent in recent years repairing leaks on this walkway, and there are plans to spend several million more to heat the sidewalks.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 23, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To designate the pedestrian walkway between the state capitol and the state Supreme Court building as the "Frank J. Kelley Promenade".

Received in the House

May 31, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To designate the pedestrian walkway between the state capitol and the state Supreme Court building as the "Frank J. Kelley Promenade".

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2012