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House designates Harrison Township ‘Boat Town USA’ despite 24 nay votes
Summary
The Michigan House passed House Bill 4010 to designate Harrison Township as "Boat Town USA" after a recorded vote that produced 83 ayes and 24 nays; sponsors presented the designation as a community recognition and the measure was ordered to take immediate effect.
The Michigan House of Representatives voted on House Bill 4010 to designate Harrison Township as "Boat Town USA," passing the bill on a roll-call vote of 83 ayes and 24 nays.
Representative Saint Germain introduced the bill, which was read for a third time by title before the House proceeded to a recorded vote. The clerk announced the tally after the board was closed and displayed: 83 ayes and 24 nays. Representative Linteen was recorded voting nay; a majority of members present voted in favor and the majority floor leader moved for immediate effect, which was ordered.
Sponsors described the measure as an honorary designation recognizing Harrison Township's boating community and associated local recreation and economy. The vote showed more opposition than surrounding memorial highway measures that session; no explanatory remarks for the 24 nay votes were recorded in the transcript.
Formal action: House Bill 4010 — passage recorded 83–24; immediate effect ordered.
