Higher education: state universities; authority to purchase land; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1851 PA 151 (MCL 390.5). TIE BAR WITH: HJR X’26
Key claim: HB6121 amends Michigan’s 1851 PA 151 to modify the authority of state universities to purchase land, tied to a concurrent House Joint Resolution.
Abstract
(HB6121 · 103rd Legislature) Higher education: state universities; authority to purchase land; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1851 PA 151 (MCL 390.5). TIE BAR WITH: HJR X’26 Latest action (2026-06-24): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/23/2026
Why this matters
State universities’ ability to acquire and develop land directly affects campus growth, host communities, and the balance of authority between higher education institutions and local governments. Paired with related zoning changes and a constitutional amendment (HJR X’26), this bill signals a broader legislative effort to recalibrate how universities interact with municipal land-use rules in Michigan.