HB6121

Higher education: state universities; authority to purchase land; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1851 PA 151 (MCL 390.5). TIE BAR WITH: HJR X'26

Introduced·6/23/26
Introduced Text

Modifies land acquisition rules for Michigan state universities, exempting them from local ordinances and zoning requirements.

This bill amends Michigan's public higher education law to allow state universities to purchase land without adhering to local ordinances and zoning requirements, effective January 1, 2027. The change applies to land acquired by the university regents. The amendment will only take effect if House Joint Resolution X of the 103rd Legislature is adopted as part of the state constitution.

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History

Jun 24

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/23/2026

Jun 23

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Morgan Foreman

Jun 23

House

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