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SB 595

Land use: other; Michigan-Indiana boundary; provide for survey of parts and for grants to county remonumentation programs. Amends secs. 7, 11 & 13 of 2022 PA 81 (MCL 54.317, 54.321 & 54.323) & repeals this act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Lindsey

Michigan SB 595 authorizes border surveys and county grant programs for boundary marker maintenance along the Michigan-Indiana line, then repeals the underlying 2022 boundary law.

PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 12/18/2025 9:52 AM
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Bill Summary · SB 595

Legislative bill overview

SB 595 amends Michigan's 2022 boundary law to provide funding and authorization for surveying portions of the Michigan-Indiana border and establishing grant programs to support county-level remonumentation efforts (updating outdated boundary markers). The bill ultimately repeals the original 2022 Act 81 after implementing these survey and grant provisions.

Why is this important

Accurate boundary demarcation prevents property disputes, clarifies jurisdictional authority, and ensures proper tax assessment along state lines. County remonumentation programs help replace deteriorated or lost boundary markers that have become unclear over decades, which can affect land ownership rights, resource management, and interstate commerce.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill doesn't specify how grant programs will be funded or what the fiscal impact on state/county budgets will be
  • Scope limitations: The bill only addresses parts of the Michigan-Indiana boundary, raising questions about which sections are prioritized and why
  • Repeal of prior act: Repealing 2022 PA 81 entirely may eliminate other provisions stakeholders relied upon, not just the boundary survey aspects

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

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