MI HB6071

Adds new subsection (9) providing that charter townships with a population exceeding 20,000 that meet all requirements under subsection (1)(a)-(g) are completely exempt from annexation and prohibited from detaching territory.

Modifies subsection (1) to add "Except as provided in subsection (9)" to clarify that the exemption from annexation applies to charter townships meeting the listed standards, unless the new population threshold applies.

Adds similar language "except as provided in subsection (9)" to subsections (2), (3), (4), and (5) to ensure the new high-population township exemption applies throughout the annexation procedures.

Makes annexation requirements applicable to charter townships existing on June 15, 1978, or incorporated after that date, which must have at least $25,000,000 in state equalized valuation, 150+ persons per square mile density, and provide fire, solid waste, water/sewer, and police services.

Applies to any annexation or detachment proceedings pending or initiated after the amendatory act's effective date.