Bill > SB0187

This bill authorizes the state administrative board to convey a specific 36.92-acre parcel of state-owned property in Tuscola County, Michigan, currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services, to the Tuscola Area Airport Authority. The property can be purchased for just $1.00 within a two-year period, with several important conditions attached to the sale. The conveyance requires that the property be used exclusively for public purposes, such as government administration, public parks, emergency services, educational facilities, or wildlife conservation, and cannot be used by for-profit enterprises or be closed to the public. The bill mandates that if any fees or conditions are imposed on property use, they must apply equally to all members of the public. The state retains certain rights, including half the gross revenue from any oil, gas, or mineral development, and the right to preserve and explore aboriginal antiquities on the property. If the Tuscola Area Airport Authority fails to comply with the specified conditions, the state can reclaim the property without reimbursing the authority for any improvements. Any net revenue from the sale will be deposited in the state's general fund, and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget will manage the property transfer, with the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for property maintenance until the conveyance is complete.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0187