PFC SHANE CANTU VETERANS MEM. HWY                                                H.B. 4168 (H-1):

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 4168 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Ben Frederick

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  2-12-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to name the portion of highway M-71 between the eastern city limit of the City of Owosso and the western city limit of the City of Corunna as the "PFC Shane Cantu Veterans Memorial Highway".

The bill would take effect 90 days after it was enacted.

Proposed MCL 250.1079a

BACKGROUND

A native of Corunna, Michigan, U.S. Army PFC Shane Cantu was killed at the age of 20 during his first tour of duty in Afghanistan on August 28, 2012, after insurgents threw an explosive over a base wall. PFC Cantu graduated from Corunna High School in 2010 and attended Adrian College, where he played football, before joining the U.S. Army.

                                                                            Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.