2009 House Bill 5573 / 2010 Public Act 118

Authorize all governments to impose “noxious weed” ordinances

Introduced in the House

Oct. 29, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jase Bolger (R-63)

To eliminate a limitation on the size of local government that can enforce a noxious weed (un-mowed lawn) ordinance. Under current law only communities with more than 5,000 people can enforce these.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Jan. 21, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 29, 2010

Passed in the House 106 to 0

Received in the Senate

May 4, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

June 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a limitation on the size of local government that can enforce a noxious weed (un-mowed lawn) ordinance. Under current law only communities with more than 5,000 people can enforce these.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 13, 2010