The Michigan House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously adopted a proposed committee rule, set its regular meeting day and location, and unanimously reported two memorial naming bills to the full House on unanimous roll calls.

During opening housekeeping the committee approved a proposed committee rule on a roll call that returned 17 ayes, 0 nays, 0 passes. Representative Alexander later moved, and the committee approved by the same margin, a standing meeting schedule of Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. in Room 519 of the House Office Building.

The committee then heard testimony and reported two bills out with recommendations:

Votes at a glance

- House Bill 4046 — reported with recommendation, 17–0. Representative Michael Roth (testimony) asked that part of US‑31 in East Bay Township, Grand Traverse County, be named the “Trooper James E. Bowen Memorial Highway.” Roth recounted that Trooper Bowen was struck and killed while directing traffic on July 26, 1987, and sought the committee’s support for the naming. Sergeant Travis Fletcher of the Michigan State Police submitted a testimony card in support; MDOT indicated a neutral position. The motion to report the bill passed on roll call (17 ayes).

- House Bill 4003 — reported with recommendation, 17–0. Representative Matthew Koontz presented testimony for naming the Muskegon River bridge on US‑131 in memory of Matthew Weber, who was wounded by an IED in Iraq and later died of his injuries. Koontz said the family and local supporters raised the cost of the memorial sign (he cited a GoFundMe that raised funds in short order) and asked for the committee’s support. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs filed a supportive card; MDOT filed a neutral card. The committee reported the bill on a unanimous roll call.

Committee members asked routine questions to clarify support and funding for signage; Representative Koontz said the family’s fundraising covered sign costs and that his staff member coordinated contributions. The two naming bills were handled as noncontroversial items and advanced to the full House with committee recommendations.

Ending: With no further business, the committee adjourned after completing the day’s agenda.