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House approves bill renaming portion of M‑34 as Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. Memorial Highway
Summary
The House unanimously passed Senate Bill 70 to designate part of M‑34 in Hillsdale County as the Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. Memorial Highway; sponsors cited his military service and death in the line of duty.
LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives unanimously approved Senate Bill 70 on Aug. 19, 2025, to amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act and designate a portion of Highway M‑34 in Hillsdale County as the Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. Memorial Highway.
Representative Wirtz spoke in support of the measure, describing Deputy William Butler Jr. as “an Iraqi war veteran who served in the Army National Guard and Operation Iraqi Freedom” and noting Butler’s 12 years of service with the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department. Wirtz said thousands attended Butler’s funeral, and quoted Butler’s widow’s words, asking “Why not?” in explanation of honoring Butler’s service.
The bill was placed on immediate passage and the clerk recorded a final roll-call vote of 100 ayes and 0 nays. The majority leader’s motion for immediate effect was ordered on the floor following passage.
The measure amends the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to add a named designation for a specified stretch of state trunkline in Hillsdale County; the bill text as read on the floor identifies the route and the honoree but the transcript does not provide the exact segment endpoints.
The bill will be enrolled and processed under normal legislative procedures for memorial highway designations.
