2004 House Bill 5529 / Public Act 421

Transfer state land to Lansing for municipal golf course

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Michael Murphy (D-68)

To convey the 40 acre Groesbeck Golf Course site in Lansing to the city for $1, to be used only as a public golf course or other public purpose. This state-owned parcel is now leased to the city for $1 a year.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 17, 2004

Passed in the House 69 to 33 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Oct. 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

Adding the sale of certain state property to the City of Grand Rapids for fair market value for the "Michigan Hill" project.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To convey the 40 acre Groesbeck Golf Course site in Lansing to the city for $1, to be used only as a public golf course or other public purpose. This state-owned parcel is now leased to the city for $1 a year. Also, to sell a 1.6 acre state-owned parking lot to the City of Grand Rapids for fair market value for the "Michigan Hill" project.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Nov. 30, 2004

Passed in the House 80 to 24 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which also authorizes the sale of a 1.6 acre state-owned parking lot to the City of Grand Rapids for fair market value for the "Michigan Hill" project.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 9, 2004