2026 House Bill 5989

Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway".

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 126.

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 9, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 18, 2026

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure