HB 4702 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

HB 4702 authorizes the transfer of a specific state-owned property parcel in Peck, Sanilac County, to local governments or others under strict conditions. The Village of Peck has the first right to purchase the land at fair market value for two years, after which the state may sell it via competitive bidding, auction, or negotiated sale to other units of local government. All transfers require the property to be used exclusively for public purposes (like parks, schools, or emergency services), with a clause allowing the state to repurchase it within 30 years at the original sale price. The bill establishes clear rules for appraisals, revenue handling, and public use restrictions to ensure transparency and community benefit.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Jun 26, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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House Introduced Bill → As Passed by the House · 5 edits · Mar 18, 2026

MODERATE

This bill authorizes the State Administrative Board to transfer state-owned property in Sanilac County to local governments or other entities, with specific rules on how the property can be used and how revenue is handled. The bill adds detailed definitions for terms like 'fair market value' and 'public use,' and expands the list of acceptable public uses to include public transportation, parks, and health facilities. It also establishes strict conditions for selling property below fair market value to local governments, including requirements for public notice, purchase timelines, and restrictions on future use.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on a specific parcel of state-owned property in the Village of Peck, Sanilac County, but the conditions for its transfer and use have been significantly expanded and clarified.

DEFINITION

Added precise legal definitions for 'fair market value,' 'net revenue,' 'public use,' and 'unit of local government' to clarify how property transactions and restrictions will be evaluated.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the list of acceptable 'public use' categories to include public transportation, public parks and recreational areas, public health uses, and wildlife conservation or restoration.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for selling property below fair market value to local governments, including mandatory public notice, specific offer procedures, and strict timelines for purchase and conveyance.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing the state to repossess property if it is used in violation of public use restrictions, and requiring grantees to pay the state 50% of gross revenue from any oil, gas, or mineral development.

FISCAL

Clarified that net revenue from property sales must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund, with specific deductions for administrative costs.

Floor votes · House Mar 18, 2026

How they voted

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

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #94 Yeas 101 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 6

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation without amendment

lower

Jun 26, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Appropriations

lower

Jun 26, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Gregory Alexander

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors