2016 Senate Bill 899 / Public Act 263

Revise failed grain dealer liens

Introduced in the Senate

April 19, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To authorize a statutory lien on farm produce in the possession of a failed grain dealer who hasn’t paid for it, and revise the priorities in the allocation of proceeds.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 5, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 24, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2016

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To authorize a statutory lien on farm produce in the possession of a failed grain dealer who hasn’t paid for it, and revise the priorities in the allocation of proceeds.

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2016