Property: land sales; prohibition for foreign entity to purchase farmland in Michigan; provide for. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds sec. 36a.

Agriculture

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Sponsor: Gina Johnsen (District 78), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Mike Harris (District 52), Bill Schuette (District 95), Brian BeGole (District 71), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Tom Kunse (District 100), Karl Bohnak (District 109), David Prestin (District 108), Brad Paquette (District 37), David Martin (District 68), Mike Hoadley (District 99), Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Angela Rigas (District 79), Matt Maddock (District 51), Jaime Greene (District 65), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (District 34), Rachelle Smit (District 43), William Bruck (District 30), Timothy Beson (District 96), Luke Meerman (District 89), Joseph Fox (District 101)
Last action: 2025-05-13
Official status: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on how enforcement will occur or what penalties might apply.

Land Sales Rules for Foreign Buyers

This law stops foreign entities from buying farmland in Michigan.

What This Bill Does

Makes it illegal for foreign entities to buy farmland in Michigan.

Who It Names or Affects

Foreign groups trying to buy farmland in Michigan

Terms To Know

foreign entity: A company, organization, or individual from another country.
farmland: Land that is used for farming crops and raising animals.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the consequences of violating this prohibition.
It's unclear how enforcement will be carried out or who will monitor foreign buyers.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-4

substitute (H-4) adopted

Plain English: substitute (H-4) adopted 11

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H-3

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) 5

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Bill History

2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 438
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 438
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
read a second time
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
substitute (H-3) adopted
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
substitute (H-3) reconsidered
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
substitute (H-3) not adopted
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
substitute (H-4) adopted
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 474
placed on third reading
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 487
placed on immediate passage
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 487
read a third time
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 487
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #83 Yeas 63 Nays 47 Excused 0 Not Voting 0
2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 487
transmitted
2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 360
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)
2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 360
referred to second reading
2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 253
bill electronically reproduced 03/13/2025
2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 247
introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen
2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 247
read a first time
2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 247
referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

Property: land sales; prohibition for foreign entity to purchase farmland in Michigan; provide for. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds sec. 36a.