PLANNING COMMISSION VOTES



House Bill 5981

Sponsor: Rep. James M. Middaugh

Committee: Local Government


Complete to 11-24-98



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5981 AS INTRODUCED 7-1-98


Public Act 285 of 1931 provides for the creation of a municipal planning commission by a city, village, or township, and for the adoption of a municipal master plan. The act contains provisions about the adoption and amendment of the plan, including the requirement that a resolution adopting a plan or amending a plan be approved by not less than six members of the commission (which typically has nine members). The bill would instead require a two-thirds vote by the commission.


MCL 125.38

























Analyst: C. Couch


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.