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SB 440

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

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan bill authorizes transfer of unspecified state-owned property in Livingston County to unidentified recipients under a new conveyance framework.

referred to second reading
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Bill Summary · SB 440

Legislative bill overview

SB 440 authorizes the transfer of specific state-owned property located in Livingston County to another entity or purpose as defined by the bill's provisions. The legislation creates a framework for this conveyance, allowing the state to divest itself of designated real estate holdings in that county. This is a localized property disposition measure rather than a broad statewide policy change.

Why is this important

Property transfers involving state assets have financial implications for state budgets and can affect local economic development, land use, and municipal tax bases. The outcome depends heavily on what property is being transferred, to whom, and under what terms—details that would determine whether this represents cost savings, investment in development, or loss of state resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill text: The summary provided does not specify which properties, their assessed value, or the intended recipient, making it difficult to evaluate whether the transfer serves public interest
  • Local impact uncertainty: Livingston County stakeholders may have concerns about loss of tax revenue if state property transfers to tax-exempt entities, or conversely, may support economic development if transferred to private developers
  • Appropriateness of legislative scope: Whether a specific single-county property transfer warrants statewide legislation rather than administrative action or local negotiation

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

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