2014 House Bill 5960

Revise tax foreclosed property auction detail

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2014

Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To prohibit a person from bidding on tax-foreclosed property if the bidder owes delinquent property taxes on any other property in the jurisdiction.

Referred to the Committee on Detroit's Recovery and Michigan's Future

Dec. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Cindy Denby (R-47)

To not apply the proposed restrictions if a bidder does not hold more than a "de minimis" interest in a property with delinquent taxes.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 10, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions