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SB 452MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Michigan authorizes transfer and sale of state police property in Kent County

Original title: Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for.

Last action · June 26, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTSponsor: Mark Huizenga

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 452 authorizes the state administrative board to convey approximately 0.586 acres of state-owned real property currently under the jurisdiction of the department of state police in Rockford, Kent County, through various methods including public sale, trade, or transfer to local government.

Why it matters

Local governments gain an opportunity to acquire state-owned land in Rockford either at fair market value or below it, provided the property is dedicated exclusively to public use for thirty years.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of State Police

The department loses jurisdiction over the property and is responsible for maintenance duties until conveyance.

Directly affected

Local units of government

Local units of government are granted options to acquire the property via purchase, trade, or discounted transfer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What property does Senate Bill 452 propose to transfer?

The bill proposes transferring state-owned property currently under the jurisdiction of the department of state police, located at 345 Northland Drive, NE, in Rockford, Kent County, consisting of approximately 0.586 acres.

What happens if a local unit of government purchases the property at a discount?

The property must be used exclusively for public use for 30 years, and any fees or terms applied to the public must apply equally to all members.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jun 26, 2025SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Jun 26, 2025SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MARK HUIZENGA

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department of State Police, Rockford, Department of Attorney General and 3 more

OrganizationDepartment of State Police“Current agency jurisdiction over the property”Map →

locationRockford“City where the property is located”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Attorney General“Department approving legal form of deeds”Map →

PersonMark Huizenga“Bill sponsor in the Senate”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Technology, Management, and Budget“Department managing appraisals, surveys, and sales methods”Map →

locationKent County“County where the property is located”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz15
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