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Committee reports House Bill 4046 to name portion of US-31 the Trooper James E. Bowen Memorial Highway
Summary
After testimony from Rep. Roth, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 17-0 to report House Bill 4046, which would name a segment of US-31 in East Bay Township in memory of Trooper James E. Bowen, who was killed while directing traffic in 1987.
Representative Andrew Roth testified in support of House Bill 4046 and asked the committee to support naming a section of US-31 in East Bay Township in Grand Traverse County the Trooper James E. Bowen Memorial Highway.
Roth recounted that Trooper James E. Bowen was born Jan. 11, 1945, served as a state trooper and was struck and killed while directing traffic at fireworks in Traverse City on July 26, 1987. Roth summarized family statements and condolences entered into the record and said the naming was intended to memorialize Bowen's service.
A card filed with the committee indicated Sergeant Travis Fletcher of the Michigan State Police was supportive; the Michigan Department of Transportation registered a neutral position. No committee member questions altered the bill's disposition.
Representative Koontz moved to report House Bill 4046 with recommendation. The clerk called the roll; the committee recorded 17 yeas, 0 nays, and 0 passes and reported the bill with recommendation to the House. The roll-call list of members recorded as voting yes is reflected in the committee record.
The committee did not take further action on implementation details; naming actions typically require MDOT sign installation and any related costs, which the committee noted are not covered by the bill text on the record.
Roth concluded by saying, "I'm asking for your support, and thank you all."
