HB 4011 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

HB 4011 authorizes the transfer of two specific parcels of state-owned land in Arenac County (totaling ~118 acres) to local governments or land banks for public use. The bill requires that transfers occur at fair market value through competitive sales or direct agreements, with all proceeds (after costs) going to the state. It mandates that transferred land must be used for public purposes like parks, schools, or emergency services - not for-profit ventures - and prohibits charging different fees to the public. The transfer process requires approval from the state administrative board and includes specific deed restrictions to ensure ongoing public access.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jun 12, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Introduced Bill As Passed by the House · 8 edits · Jun 11, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was significantly expanded from a simple property transfer authorization to a comprehensive framework governing the sale, transfer, and use restrictions of state-owned land in Arenac County. The revised version adds detailed definitions for public use, introduces multiple transfer methods including land bank transfers, establishes strict public use restrictions and solar/wind energy limitations, and creates new conditions for sales below fair market value.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from authorizing a single property transfer to establishing a complete regulatory framework for state property disposition, including new transfer mechanisms and ongoing use restrictions.
DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'Energy storage facility', 'Net revenue', and 'Unit of local government' to clarify terms used throughout the bill.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded 'Public use' definitions to include emergency management response, public education, public transportation, public parks, public health uses, and wildlife conservation.

REQUIREMENT

Added new transfer methods including land bank fast track authority transfers and jurisdictional transfers to other state agencies.

Created new conditions for sales below fair market value, including priority offers to local governments and specific timelines for purchase agreements.

ENFORCEMENT

Added restrictions prohibiting solar or wind generation projects and energy storage facilities on conveyed property, with specific exceptions for off-grid or distributed generation programs.

Established state reentry rights if property is used in violation of restrictions, allowing the state to terminate the grantee's estate and reclaim property.

FISCAL

Added requirement that grantees reimburse the state for costs incurred in preparing property for conveyance.

ADDED

Added provisions requiring grantees to pay the state 50% of gross revenue from oil, gas, or mineral development on conveyed property.

Floor votes · House Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #145 Yeas 62 Nays 47 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
amended
lower
May 21, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Hoadley
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors