SB0686

Land use: farmland and open space; land subject to conservation easement; allow partial relinquishment of. Amends sec. 36110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36110). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0699'25

Complete·12/23/25

Michigan SB0686 allows partial relinquishment of land under a conservation easement, with specific conditions.

Michigan SB0686 amends the land use law to allow partial relinquishment of land subject to a conservation easement. The bill permits the relinquishment of up to 1 acre of land if approved by local and state authorities. It also allows for the relinquishment of land containing structures present before the recording of the development rights agreement if the owner becomes totally and permanently disabled or dies. The bill specifies that the state land use agency shall not charge a fee for the first change of ownership or division of farmland, but may charge for subsequent divisions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

103 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 11, 2025

10:30 AM

House Agriculture

Nov 6, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Presented To Governor 12/19/2025 2:52 Pm

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Approved By Governor 12/23/2025 11:00 Am

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 12/23/2025 12:30 Pm