HJRX

Higher education: state universities; exemption from local control, local input, and local zoning laws; eliminate. Amends sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.

Introduced·6/23/26
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Michigan HJRX would require state universities to comply with local ordinances and zoning laws.

Michigan HJRX amends the state constitution to mandate that the Regents of the University of Michigan and the boards of Michigan State University and Wayne State University comply with local ordinances and zoning laws for any land acquired on or after January 1, 2027. This change eliminates the exemption from local control, local input, and local zoning laws for state universities.

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Jun 24

House

Joint Resolution Electronically Reproduced 06/23/2026

Jun 23

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.

Jun 23

House

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