House passes bill imposing harsher penalties on protesters who block public roads - and nearly all Dems vote no - The Midwesterner

House passes bill imposing harsher penalties on protesters who block public roads - and nearly all Dems vote no - The Midwesterner

A bill introduced by Rep. Alicia St. Germaine, R-Harrison, is drawing debate in Lansing as lawmakers consider whether Michigan should impose harsher penalties on protesters who block public roads. House Bill 4664, first introduced in June, would increase the punishment for individuals who intentionally obstruct highways or other public roadways during demonstrations. Such actions are currently treated as a civil infraction with a $100 fine. If S…