2017 Senate Bill 740 / 2018 Public Act 200

Clarify property ownership evidence related to government takings

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2017

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To repeal a provision defining prima facie evidence of ownership of property subject to eminent domain in certain types of cities. This would have the effect of clarifying that takings in these cities are subject to the same rules and procedures as elsewhere in the state.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Jan. 31, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 14, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To repeal a provision defining prima facie evidence of ownership of property subject to eminent domain in certain types of cities. This would have the effect of clarifying that takings in these cities are subject to the same rules and procedures as elsewhere in the state.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2018