2005 Senate Bill 658 / 2006 Public Act 45

Revise association camp law

Introduced in the Senate

June 29, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To allow certain associations formed to purchase property for the purpose of providing summer homes, camp meetings and assembly places for various associations and societies to own or hold up to 1,000 acres of land, rather than the current law's 350 acre maximum.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

July 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 8, 2005

Amendment offered by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To strike out redundant language in the text of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow certain associations formed to purchase property for the purpose of providing summer homes, camp meetings and assembly places for various associations and societies to own or hold up to 1,000 acres of land, rather than the current law's 350 acre maximum.

Received in the House

Sept. 8, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Jan. 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To allow certain associations formed to purchase property for the purpose of providing summer homes, camp meetings and assembly places for various associations and societies to own or hold up to 1,000 acres of land, rather than the current law's 350 acre maximum.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 2, 2006