2007 House Bill 4965 / 2008 Public Act 150

Repeal reverter clause in Clearwater Township land conveyance

Introduced in the House

June 21, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To repeal the limitation in a 2002 transfer of state land to Clearwater Township in Kalkaska County that requires the township to use the property for public recreational and boating and fishing access.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

July 17, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To require Kalkaska County to pay fair market value for removal of the deed restriction.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To repeal the limitation in a 2002 transfer of state land to Clearwater Township in Kalkaska County that requires the township to use the property for public recreational and boating and fishing access.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 5, 2008