SB0688

Land use: farmland and open space; individual essential to farm; update citation. Amends sec. 36103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36103). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25

Complete·12/23/25

Michigan SB0688 updates the citation for development rights agreements and easements for farmland and open space.

Michigan SB0688 amends the citation for development rights agreements and easements for farmland and open space. The bill specifies that the state or local governing body cannot dispose of these agreements or easements without the owner's agreement. It also clarifies that these agreements do not supersede prior liens, leases, or interests recorded with the county register of deeds. The state must subordinate its interest in a recorded agreement or easement to a subsequently recorded mortgage lien, lease, or interest if certain conditions are met.

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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 2:56 Pm

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Approved By Governor 12/23/2025 11:04 Am

Dec 23, 2025

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 12/23/2025 12:34 Pm