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SB 478

Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Livingston County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 3 co-sponsors

SB 478 authorizes Michigan to transfer specified state-owned property in Livingston County to support unspecified land-use purposes or recipients through enacted legislation.

referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 478

Legislative bill overview

SB 478 authorizes the transfer of specific state-owned property located in Livingston County to another entity or purpose through a dedicated land transfer act. The bill passed the Michigan Senate with unanimous support (34-0) and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

Why is this important

State property transfers can affect local development, tax bases, and community planning in the affected county. The unanimous passage suggests broad bipartisan agreement on this particular transfer, though the specific details of which property and to whom it transfers are not detailed in this summary information.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The bill's actual provisions regarding which specific parcels transfer and to whom are not described, making public accountability difficult
  • Tax revenue implications: Transfer of state property may affect Livingston County's tax base and local municipal revenue streams
  • Appropriateness of the recipient: Without knowing the intended recipient or use, questions may arise about whether the transfer serves valid public purposes or constitutes an improper subsidy

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

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