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H.R. 4375 (100th)
Michigan Public Lands Improvement Act of 1988
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]
Subjects
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24 March 2026
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
13 April 1988
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 1988
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 May 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
24 May 1988
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Source: Committee
16 June 1988
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
16 June 1988
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 June 1988
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
22 June 1988
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
22 June 1988
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
7 July 1988
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 459.
Source: Calendars
7 July 1988
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-758.
Source: Committee
7 July 1988
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-758.
Source: Committee
11 July 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 July 1988
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 July 1988
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
12 July 1988
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
13 July 1988
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Source: Committee
14 September 1988
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
19 September 1988
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Source: Committee
22 September 1988
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 972.
Source: Calendars
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
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
11 October 1988
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 October 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
12 October 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
14 October 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 October 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
28 October 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-537.
Source: President
28 October 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
28 October 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
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Documents
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Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 29 October 1988
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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Sponsors
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/4375
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