DEP. SHERIFF WILLIAM BUTLER JR. MEM. HIGHWAY S.B. 977:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 977 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Joseph Bellino, Jr.
Committee: Veterans and Emergency Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of Highway
M-34 in Hillsdale County between Pioneer Road and South Pittsford Road as the "Deputy
Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Memorial Highway".
Proposed MCL 250.1115
BRIEF RATIONALE
William Butler, Jr. was an Iraq War veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After
returning home from the war, he joined the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, where he served
for 12 years. While assisting another deputy with a traffic stop on June 27, 2024, an assailant
produced a firearm and shot Deputy Butler. Deputy Butler was transported to the hospital
and later passed away from his wounds. The bill should be passed to recognize his service
and honor his sacrifice.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 9-24-24 Fiscal Analyst: Bobby Canell
floor\sb977 Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa
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.


Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 250.1001, 250.2092
As Passed by the Senate: 250.1001, 250.2092