Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 709 — Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0708'25

Last action — 9/10/2026 - PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill establishes criteria for renaming highways in memory of individuals.

The bill adds a section to existing law that outlines the criteria for renaming highways to honor individuals. This aims to provide a clear framework for such memorials.

Summary

Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0708'25

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/10/2026 - PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 709 do?
Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0708'25
Who sponsors SB 709?
SB 709 is sponsored by Erika Geiss (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 709?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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