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H.R. 4375 (100th)

Michigan Public Lands Improvement Act of 1988

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Introduced

13 April 1988

Last action

28 October 1988 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-537.

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]

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Summary

Michigan Public Lands Improvement Act of 1988 - Grants to the State of Michigan the surface estate in certain public uplands and islands in Michigan waters which were not subject to any claim on January 1, 1988. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to sell certain other lands which were subject to a claim as of that date to the claimants following resolution of conflicting claims. Deems title to public lands which, on the date of enactment of this Act, was subject to leases and patents conveyed to the State of Michigan under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to have vested in the State and to be exempt from Department of the Interior regulations governing conveyances under such Act. Authorizes the Secretary to sell and issue a patent to a tract of public land located in Michigan where the Secretary determines that: (1) such tract is difficult and uneconomic to manage as part of the public lands and is not suitable for management by another Federal department or agency; and (2) such sale would not be inconsistent with land use plans developed in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Allows the Secretary, following adjudication of any conflicting claims, to convey such land at fair market value, less equities presented by an applicant for such conveyance (such as the amount paid for the land, longevity of the applicant's claim, and taxes paid on the land) and less the value of any improvements. Provides for description of tracts of such land conveyed on the approved Federal plat of survey. Authorizes the Secretary to convey title to a trustee, where a tract does not conform to an existing survey plat, to conform the legal description to such plat, or require the applicant to reimburse the United States for the cost of preparing a plat of survey. Prohibits the sale of such lands unless the Secretary, at least 30 days prior to such sale, publishes notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the tract is located. Makes all lands conveyed by this Act subject to the reservation to the United States of all minerals in the lands and the rights to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals, with exceptions. Prohibits the conveyance or transfer of such lands by the State of Michigan to any person or entity other than a political subdivision of the State. Authorizes the use of such lands only for purposes of public recreation or protection of fish, wildlife, plants, or other natural resources and values. Directs the Secretary to take steps to notify Michigan residents of the uplands and islands to be conveyed. Requires the State of Michigan to notify the Secretary with regard to any conveyance of such lands by such State to a political subdivision. Requires such State to submit to the Secretary a report within five years of enactment of this Act, and every five years thereafter, as to the present ownership, management, and use of such lands conveyed. Sets forth enforcement procedures.

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Timeline

  1. 13 April 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 April 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 May 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 June 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 June 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 June 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 June 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 7 July 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 459.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 7 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-758.

    Source: Committee

  13. 7 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-758.

    Source: Committee

  14. 11 July 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 July 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 July 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 July 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 13 July 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  19. 14 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  20. 19 September 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  21. 22 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 972.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 22 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 100-537.

    Source: Committee

  23. 22 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 100-537.

    Source: Committee

  24. 11 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  25. 11 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  26. 12 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 14 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  28. 21 October 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  29. 21 October 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  30. 28 October 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-537.

    Source: President

  31. 28 October 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  32. 28 October 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 29 October 1988

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 11 July 1988

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 7 July 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 13 April 1988

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