Introduced by Rep. Phil Cavanagh D-Redford on January 22, 2014
To expand the power of government to seize and sell an owner’s property, so that it applies to the contents of a building deemed a "nuisance" because they are connected with unlawful gun violence or human trafficking. Under this power the property owner does not need to be charged or convicted of a crime, and most of the proceeds from the taking go to the law enforcement agencies involved. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Criminal Justice Committee on January 22, 2014
Reported in the House on March 26, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom R-Vulcan on June 11, 2014
To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5250, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5250 would require law enforcement agencies to file detailed monthly reports on number of criminal asset forfeiture proceedings concluded, pending or “negotiated".
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on June 11, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin R-Rochester Hills on June 11, 2014
To prohibit a law enforcement agency from charging the owner or possessor seized property for the expenses involved unless a court has actually ordered the property to be sold.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on June 11, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom R-Vulcan on November 12, 2014
To clarify the definition of "controlled substance" in the bill, and strike out language defining and applying the law's provisions to a "dangerous building".
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on November 12, 2014