SGT. MATTHEW WEBBER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY        H.B. 4003:

        SUMMARY OF BILL

        REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Bill 4003 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Representative Tom Kunse

House Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee: Veterans and Emergency Services

 

 

CONTENT

 

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of Highway US-131 in Mecosta County between the intersection of Highway US-131 and 11 Mile Road and the intersection of Highway US-131 and Old State Road as the "Sgt. Matthew Webber memorial highway".

 

Proposed MCL 250.2073b

 

BRIEF RATIONALE

 

Sergeant Matthew Webber was born on October 30, 1982, in Grand Rapids. Sergeant Webber joined the Michigan National Guard in 1999 and was called to active duty in June of 2005. He was stationed in Habbaniyah, Iraq. On November 21, 2005, an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations, and he sustained injuries. He was rushed to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, but succumbed to his injuries on April 27, 2006. The bill should be passed to recognize his service and honor his sacrifice.

 

PREVIOUS LEGISLATION

(This section does not provide a comprehensive account of previous legislative efforts on this subject matter.)

 

House Bill 4003 is a reintroduction of House Bill 5635 from the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. House Bill 5635 passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government but received no further action.

 

        Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill

 

FISCAL IMPACT

 

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

 

Date Completed: 6-12-25        Fiscal Analyst: Bobby Canell

 

 

 

 

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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.