2001 House Bill 4711 / Public Act 96

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Lauren Hager (R-81)

To improve certain provisions of a law passed in the previous legislature which streamlined and accelerated the process by which a property owner with delinquent property taxes can have his land taken and resold by the government. This bill is part of a 12-bill legislative package (HB 4707 - HB 4718) which seeks to correct some of the problems that arose under the new law. Specifically, this bill gives greater flexibility and discretion to local officials to stop or slow down the condemnation process, such as when a property owner is acting in good faith to correct a tax deficiency, makes an appeal based on financial hardship, or is appealing a higher tax rate.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

May 9, 2001

Substitute offered

To improve certain provisions of a law passed in the previous legislature which streamlined and accelerated the process by which a property owner with delinquent property taxes can have his land taken and resold by the government. This bill is part of a 11-bill legislative package (HB 4708 - HB 4718) which seeks to correct some of the problems that arose under the new law. Specifically, this bill gives greater flexibility and discretion to local officials to stop or slow down the condemnation process, such as when a property owner is acting in good faith to correct a tax deficiency, makes an appeal based on financial hardship, or is appealing a higher tax rate.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 10, 2001

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 10, 2001

June 7, 2001

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 11, 2001

Amendment offered by Sen. Gary Peters (D-14)

To impose income disclosure and verification requirements on individuals who claim a financial hardship exemption from the foreclosure process.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 11, 2001

To improve certain provisions of a law passed in the previous legislature which streamlined and accelerated the process by which a property owner with delinquent property taxes can have his land taken and resold by the government. This bill is part of a 11-bill legislative package (HB 4708 - HB 4718) which seeks to correct some of the problems that arose under the new law. Specifically, this bill gives greater flexibility and discretion to local officials to stop or slow down the condemnation process, such as when a property owner is acting in good faith to correct a tax deficiency, makes an appeal based on financial hardship, or is appealing a higher tax rate.

July 12, 2001

Passed in the House 95 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 12, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 27, 2001