MI HB5971

Amends the Township and Village Public Improvement and Public Service Act to require voter approval for township-wide special assessments effective after December 31, 2009.

Requires that when a special assessment district covers an entire township, the question of raising money by special assessment and the assessment amount must be approved by a majority of township electors at a general or special election.

Maintains existing provisions allowing township boards to create special assessment districts when signed petitions from record owners representing at least 51% of the land are filed.

Preserves the ability to establish districts covering between 80% and 100% of an area without full township voter approval, with voter approval required only when the district encompasses the entire township.