2019 Senate Bill 595 / 2020 Public Act 159

Revise deed restriction in state land transfer

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To revise deed restrictions on a 100-acre parcel adjacent to Grand Traverse Commons previously conveyed by the state to Garfield Township in Grand Traverse County. This would allow mountain biking and other non-motorized uses, in addition to hiking and cross-country skiing currently allowed under the terms of the deed.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Feb. 6, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 18, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 18, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

July 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 9, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To revise deed restrictions on a 100-acre parcel adjacent to Grand Traverse Commons previously conveyed by the state to Garfield Township in Grand Traverse County. This would allow mountain biking and other non-motorized uses, in addition to hiking and cross-country skiing currently allowed under the terms of the deed.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Sept. 17, 2020