HB 1553 Summary

• Raises the competitive bidding threshold for county and township purchases from $4,500 to $6,000 in certain counties with specific population requirements.

• Extends the expiration date of fire sprinkler installation option provisions for one- and two-family dwellings from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2024.

• Allows annexation of property by municipalities that are water and sanitary sewer service providers without commission review if approved by majority of property owners and municipal ordinance.

• Expands nuisance abatement provisions to allow neighborhood organizations and individual property owners to bring injunctive relief actions for code violations affecting property values, with specific notice and waiting period requirements.

• Changes school election procedures for a specific home rule city (155,000-200,000 inhabitants) from biennial to annual elections with three-year director terms.