Michigan SB1140: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1141'26

What the bill says

To amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2026 PA 36.

From the engrossed text, September 10, 2026:

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2026 PA 36. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Authority" means a brownfield redevelopment authority created under this act. (b) "Baseline environmental assessment" means that term as defined in part 201 or 213. (c) "Blighted" means property that meets any of the following criteria as determined by the governing body: (i) Has been declared a public nuisance in accordance with a local housing, building, plumbing, fire, or other related code or ordinance. (ii) Is an attractive nuisance to children because of physical condition, use, or occupancy. (iii) Is a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property. (iv) Has had the utilities, plumbing, heating, or sewerage permanently disconnected, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use. (v) Is previously developed or tax reverted property owned by a municipality or by this state. The sale, lease, or transfer of previously developed or tax reverted property by a municipality or this state after the property's inclusion in a brownfield plan does not result in the loss to the property of the status as blighted property for purposes of this …

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Sponsors

• Santana, Sylvia (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• McMorrow, Mallory (D, 8)
• Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
• Moss, Jeremy (D, 7)
• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
• McCann, Sean (D, 19)
• Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
• Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. September 15, 2026: referred to Committee on Government Operations
2. September 15, 2026: read a first time
3. September 10, 2026: received on 09/10/2026
4. September 10, 2026: PASSED ROLL CALL # 244 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
5. September 10, 2026: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
6. September 10, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
7. September 10, 2026: PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
8. September 10, 2026: SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
9. September 10, 2026: REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
10. September 10, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

Common questions

What is SB1140?

SB1140 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1141'26.

What does SB1140 do?

In its own words: To amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2026 PA 36.

What is the status of SB1140?

In committee as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: referred to Committee on Government Operations (September 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1140?

Santana, Sylvia (D, 2), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1140?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1140