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SB 665

Economic development: other; local community stabilization authority act; amend to update the cross-reference to MCL 211.1053. Amends sec. 5 of 2014 PA 86 (MCL 123.1345). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0659'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

Michigan bill corrects outdated statutory cross-reference in community stabilization authority law to ensure accurate legal citations for economic development programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 665

Legislative bill overview

SB 665 is a technical amendment to Michigan's Local Community Stabilization Authority Act (2014 PA 86) that updates an internal legal cross-reference from MCL 211.1053 to a corrected statute citation. The bill is tied to companion legislation SB 659, suggesting coordinated changes to the same statutory framework.

Why is this important

While primarily technical in nature, correcting statutory cross-references is essential for legal clarity and proper implementation of economic development programs. Incorrect citations can create confusion for local authorities, legal practitioners, and courts attempting to apply the law, potentially affecting community stabilization initiatives and property tax abatement decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The tie-bar relationship with SB 659 is unexplained in this bill's language, making it unclear what broader changes are being coordinated
  • Lack of substantive detail: The bill provides no context about why the cross-reference needed updating or what practical problems the correction addresses
  • Potential scope questions: Without seeing SB 659, stakeholders cannot assess whether these coordinated amendments represent minor housekeeping or signal substantive policy shifts in community stabilization authority powers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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