Legislative Analysis
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TROOPER JOEL E. POPP MEMORIAL HIGHWAY http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
House Bill 5717 as reported from committee Analysis available at
Sponsor: Rep. Amos O’Neal http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Committee: Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Complete to 6-13-24
SUMMARY:
House Bill 5717 would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate highway
I-75 from Willard Road to Riverview Road in Saginaw County as the “Trooper Joel E. Popp
Memorial Highway.”
Proposed MCL 250.2105a
BACKGROUND:
According to committee testimony, Mlive, and the Michigan State Police, Joel Popp enlisted
with the Michigan State Police in January 2020 and was assigned to the Tri-City Post.
On the evening of Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Trooper Popp and other troopers were
investigating a suspected impaired driver stopped in a curved lane of traffic on I-75 near Birch
Run. While investigating, Trooper Popp was standing outside his patrol vehicle when another
motorist struck him and two patrol cars. Trooper Popp was taken to Hurley Medical Center,
where he later died of his injuries. He was the fifty-sixth Michigan State Police trooper to die
in the line of duty. He was 39 years old.
Designating a portion of I-75 to the memory of Trooper Joel E. Popp would recognize his
sacrifice and honor his commitment and dedication of service to the citizens of his community
and to the state Michigan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Michigan Memorial Highway Act indicates that the state transportation department shall
provide for the erection of suitable markers indicating the highway name only “when sufficient
private contributions are received to completely cover the cost of erecting and maintaining
those markers.” As a result, the bill has no state or local fiscal impact.
POSITIONS:
A representative of the Michigan State Police testified in support of the bill. (6-11-24)
Legislative Analyst: E. Best
Fiscal Analyst: William E. Hamilton
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
House Introduced Bill: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
As Passed by the House: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
As Passed by the Senate: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
House Concurred Bill: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
Public Act: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030
House Enrolled Bill: 250.1001, 250.2092, 250.1030