2004 House Bill 6047 / Public Act 405

Clarify joint planning commission procedures

Introduced in the House

June 24, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To clarify that when a municipality combines with other local governments to establish a joint planning commission, it need not adopt a local ordinance that provides for every use in the joint plan, as long as the use is provided for overall in the joint plan.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 14, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 95 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 6, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify that when a municipality combines with other local governments to establish a joint planning commission, it need not adopt a local ordinance that provides for every use in the joint plan, as long as the use is provided for overall in the joint plan.

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Nov. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2004