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.

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Designates a portion of Highway M-40 in Allegan County as the 'Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway' by amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act.

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