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MI SB0574

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's 1893 property tax assessment and collection law to clarify state and local government roles in foreclosing delinquent tax properties.

  • Establishes that county boards of commissioners may elect to have the state foreclose property forfeited to the county treasurer, with approval from the county treasurer and county executive.

  • Allows counties to rescind prior foreclosure elections during specific windows: December 2004 or January 1-March 1, 2009 for counties with eligible cities.

  • Defines "foreclosing governmental unit" as either the county treasurer or the state (if the county elected state foreclosure), and clarifies that "forfeited" property does not grant the governmental unit possession or ownership rights.

  • Confirms that county foreclosure of delinquent tax property is voluntary and not a required service under the Michigan Constitution.

Legislative Description

Local government; other; opt-in provision for eligibility as a foreclosing governmental unit; allow. Amends sec. 78 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78).

Civil procedure, foreclosure

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0132'14 With Immediate Effect

5/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government12/11/2013
Local Government And Elections10/2/2013

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