Michigan HB5900 modifies the process for reviewing the necessity of property condemnations, including timelines and appeal rights.

Michigan HB5900 amends the property condemnation process by setting a 30-day deadline for hearings on motions to review the necessity of acquiring property. It specifies that the determination of public necessity by a public agency is binding unless fraud, error of law, or abuse of discretion is shown. For private agency acquisitions, the court determines public necessity. The court must render a decision within 60 days of the hearing's first scheduling. An order upholding or determining public necessity is appealable to the court of appeals only by leave of that court.

Michigan HB5900 modifies the process for reviewing the necessity of property condemnations, including timelines and appeal rights.

Michigan HB5900 amends the property condemnation process by setting a 30-day deadline for hearings on motions to review the necessity of acquiring property. It specifies that the determination of public necessity by a public agency is binding unless fraud, error of law, or abuse of discretion is shown. For private agency acquisitions, the court determines public necessity. The court must render a decision within 60 days of the hearing's first scheduling. An order upholding or determining public necessity is appealable to the court of appeals only by leave of that court.