Introduced
by
To allow a local government to foreclose on property owned by a person who has failed to pay fines imposed by “administrative hearing bureaus” that most cities are allowed to create for enforcing "blight violations" under a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5216">2003 law</a>. Under that law, cities already have the power to place a lien against the property. Senate Bill 35 would also authorize jail time for second offenses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
Exempt the owner of a principal residence from the proposed sanctions if they apply to that principal residence.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)
To allow a local government to foreclose on property owned by a person who has failed to pay fines imposed by “administrative hearing bureaus” that most cities are allowed to create for enforcing "blight violations" under a <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5216">2003 law</A>. Under that law, cities already have the power to place a lien against the property. Senate Bill 35 would also authorize jail time for second offenses.
Received
Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)
Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)
