2006 Senate Bill 1499 / Public Act 584

Convey DNR land to cottage owners in Roscommon County

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 14, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To sell certain DNR land in Lyon Township, Roscommon County, to the Camp Curnalia cottage owners association, for $154.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To convey 75.97 acres of land located in the counties of Roscommon and Crawford, with over 3,000 feet of Higgins Lake frontage, to the Curnalia Cottage Owners Association. The property is heavily improved with 412 homes and cabins used by the American Legion. The Department of Natural Resources is the underlying owner and for decades has leased the property to the American Legion. The American Legion subleases the land to cottage owners for a one-time charge of $50.

Received in the House

Nov. 30, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 12, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To convey 75.97 acres of land located in the counties of Roscommon and Crawford, with over 3,000 feet of Higgins Lake frontage, to the Curnalia Cottage Owners Association. The property is heavily improved with 412 homes and cabins used by the American Legion. The Department of Natural Resources is the underlying owner and for decades has leased the property to the American Legion. The American Legion subleases the land to cottage owners for a one-time charge of $50.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006