STAFF SGT. DUANE J. DREASKY MEM. HWY                                             H.B. 5725 (H-1):

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 5725 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Tom Barrett

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  11-19-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of Highway M-5 between the intersection with 13 Mile Road and the intersection with 14 Mile Road in the City of Novi as the "Staff Sergeant Duane J. Dreasky Memorial Highway".

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

Proposed MCL 250.1021a                                                                                          

BACKGROUND

Sergeant Duane J. Dreasky of Novi, Michigan, died on July 10, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas, after succumbing to injuries suffered in Iraq. Sergeant Dreasky was riding in a Humvee near al-Habbaniyah, Iraq, on November 21, 2005, when an improvised explosive device was detonated nearby. He was the last survivor of the five-man Humvee unit and suffered heavy burns across his body. Sergeant Dreasky attended Walled Lake Western High School, where he played football. He joined the Army National Guard in June 2003.

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.