Bill > SB0188

This bill modifies the conditions for conveying state-owned property in Roscommon and Crawford counties, specifically focusing on land previously leased to ex-service personnel. The key changes expand the definition of who can use and own residential cottages on the property from just "direct lineal descendants" to a broader group of "immediate family," which now includes parents, siblings, and descendants of the immediate family. The bill maintains the original purpose of providing recreational property for veterans and their families. It requires that the Camp Curnalia Cottage Owners Association enforce these eligibility requirements and prohibits them from amending their bylaws in a way that would violate the occupancy restrictions. If the property is not used exclusively for its intended residential and recreational purposes, the state retains the right to reenter and repossess the property. Additionally, any future transfers of the property must continue to adhere to these family-related occupancy limitations, ensuring the long-term preservation of the property's intended use for veterans and their families.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0188