2016 House Bill 5429 / Public Act 286

Revise unpaid boat storage bill collecting detail

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To revise the procedures for marina and boatyard owners placing a lien on the stored boats and other property of unpaid dockyard fees, and eventually selling the property. The bill would clarify notification requirements and require notice be sent by certified mail.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

May 24, 2016

Reported without amendment

Qith the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 1, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the procedures for marina and boatyard owners placing a lien on the stored boats and other property of unpaid dockyard fees, and eventually selling the property. The bill would clarify notification requirements and require notice be sent by certified mail.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 27, 2016