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MI HB6513

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

Graham Filler

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 6513 Summary

  • Increases the maximum value threshold for watercraft eligible for transfer under simplified probate procedures from $100,000 to $300,000.

  • Establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments to the $300,000 threshold beginning January 1, 2022, calculated using the U.S. Consumer Price Index and rounded to the nearest $1,000.

  • Allows the Department of Treasury to certify and publish adjusted dollar amounts each calendar year.

  • Permits non-owning persons (surviving spouses or heirs) to petition the Secretary of State for watercraft title certificates when the deceased owner left no other property requiring probate court letters.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Watercraft: other; watercraft eligible for issuance of certificate of title transferring deceased owner's interest; increase maximum value of, subject to Consumer Price Index. Amends sec. 80312 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80312).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/16/2020

12/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/15/2020

Full Bill Text

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