Copyright The Mining Gazette | https://www.mininggazette.com | P.O. Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow said the bill takes power away from local governments and will slow the recovery of the hospitality industry. What do you do when wolves are killing your livestock or pet dogs? It was supported by Representative Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. ZONING; SHORT-TERM RENTALS S.B. Representative Markkanens office declined the Gazettes request for comment. "Without a definition that characterizes the short-term rental as a permitted residential use, you are left in that gray area," Westrin said. We deal with our own unique rental challenges," Stephens said. Daniel Krason / Shutterstock.com. The legislation would create a new statewide zoning requirementthereby eliminating a townships ability to regulate any issues with nonowner-occupied residences rented on a short-term basisUNLESSthe same regulations are applied equally to all owner-occupied residences. As of 2021, the rollout year for this new initiative, the city began maintaining an inventory of all residential rental properties within the city. Bill up for public hearing Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence. An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, providing for vaccine exemption. Economic Development; Requiring the Secretary of Economic Opportunity to appoint deputy secretaries and directors for specified divisions of the Department of Economic Opportunity; revising the list of local governments affected by Naval Support Activity Orlando; revising requirements . Theres just all kinds of headaches that this creates, depending on how your municipality has tried to handle residential rentals, he said. The League, along with our coalition partners, issued a letter Wednesday morning to House members urging them to not rush a vote on HB 4722. Traverse City has severe restrictions as well. Perhaps they should look harder. Short-term rentals are a tradition for some, but they've grown with the emergence of Airbnb and VRBO. "We're just opposed to this regulation which takes our ability and that of all communities in Michigan away," Caine said. Well, theres somebody new in that property every few days. Tags Chris Mantels Bill Regulation Politics Legislation Commerce Law If youre selling me something and Im buying it from you, you cant tell me that were not participating in a commercial act.. Airbnb reported that the UP was one of the companys most popular destinations during the summer of 2021. This calamity is entirely avoidable, he said. In May, the Hancock City Council passed a resolution opposing HB 4722 and the similar Senate Bill 446. Michigan slips lower in job recovery to 45th in the nation, Bills to diminish Michigans medical marijuana caregiver program advance, Legislation to end sales tax on feminine hygiene products head to governors desk. stream ;z3BOxQaagw~gn .PWPIeJ4H7x?^x~Q~xO?,_W3y0cY#oW?a-Z`D?uT$P _{};gps ;._#\?~"Q!Bk~]_#OgpWt{ZC 1Hje(,1sP O %"/, LrO mAIJ |%3KGcXel]y/$=X*9d`+Wk~]t Local governments count on zoning to shape their communities and preserve the quality of life so important to their residents. Cities also would have to allow at least 30% of housing to be rentals before setting a cap. Two billsHouse Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446would eliminate your township's ability to do so. 446: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE Senate Bill 446 (as introduced 5-13-21) Sponsor: Senator Aric Nesbitt Committee: Regulatory Reform Date Completed: 5-18-21 CONTENT The bill would amend Article II (Zoning Authorization and Initiation) of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to do the following: 156 0 obj <>stream Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. HANCOCK In the early hours of the morning on Oct. 27, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4722, a piece of legislation that would alter the regulation of rental properties in residential areas within the state of Michigan. mcpp@mackinac.org Some communities are pushing back. Im always opposed to the state usurping power from local units of government. The first is Senate Bill 446. Im not sure who Representative Markkanen represents down in Lansing, but it clearly isnt the local units of government in his district.. Local governments count on zoning to shape their communities and preserve the quality of life so important to their residents. Bill authors are adamant that the bills will not . 141 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<98F535D224B0584EB42C8A8044350364><560ABCC3D5521F4A9632EA2E1E16E940>]/Index[111 50]/Info 110 0 R/Length 131/Prev 233447/Root 112 0 R/Size 161/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream RESOLUTION OPPOSING HB 4722 AND SB 446 BECAUSE THEY DEPRIVE MICHIGAN RESIDENTS OF THE RIGHT TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, the Michigan Legislature is considering House Bill 4722, Senate Bill 446, and similar substitute bills known as H-1 and S-1 (the "Bills"), and Each side says the other wants governmental overreach. Take a look at what bills your senators and house representatives are working on today. Similar legislation is still waiting to be read in the senate. In St Clair Shores, one host is fighting criminal charges, accused of engaging in commercial activity by renting his home out. Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 733-4111 (Main) (919) 715-7586 (Fax) If it becomes law, it will likely impact other residential rental properties as well. More on MLive: Michigan slips lower in job recovery to 45th in the nation Bills to diminish Michigan's. GENERAL BILL by Shoaf Department of Economic Opportunity; Requires Secretary of Economic Opportunity to appoint deputy secretaries & directors for specified divisions of DEO; exempts loans made with funds administered by DEO from certain taxes; revises eligibility requirements for certain grants awarded by DEO; removes scheduled repeal of Florida . After the Houses passage of HB 4722, the bill advanced to the Michigan Senate and was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. WHEREAS, Michigan Senate Bill 446 and its companion legislation House Bill 4722, seeks to amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, which defines a short term rental as any rental less than 30 days as a residential use of the property that should be permitted in any area zoned residential. Passed Assembly Sep 02, 2021. The Senate is scheduled to be on break until July 15, and the House is scheduled to be out until July 21. Basically what these bills are attempting to do is take a one-size-fits all approach to short-term rentals in the state of Michigan, said East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens. East Lansing has 21 overlay districts, each with different rules when it comes to rental properties including short-term and vacation rentals. State House representatives made an early morning decision to clear the path for short-term rentals to operate in any Michigan community. They also cite regulations about the appearance of property. The potential for public safety hazards is a key reason the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs opposes this legislation. 4 0 obj All rights reserved, 89 percent of voters are concerned that taking away local control of short-term rentals would result in increased housing costs, more crime and fewer homes for residents, 79 percent of voters say the local city, township or county government should set rules and regulations, 74 percent of voters say local communities should be allowed to set their ownrules because each is different and may want different things. The bipartisan legislation, House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446, revisits an ongoing debate about local government control over short-term rentals. While action on SB 446 wasnt anticipated, the house bill was heavily pushed to be taken up throughout the day for a vote. Email Signup SB 1664: Economic Development. For Councilor Haeussler, the prospect of the state of Michigan imposing a one-size-fits-all regulatory framework on municipalities is discouraging. %PDF-1.6 % We implore the Senate to reject this rolling disaster headed to a neighborhood near you.. Legislative Building. In response, Lightner said the legislation added protections after hearing those concerns. We all deserve better than this and that opportunity still exists in the Senate.. hazards. You and your community. Gilmartins statement continued. But the tourism industry is a key part of Michigan's economy, and short-term rentals are an important, and growing, part of that. SB 446, if passed by the House and Senate and signed into law, would specifically grant local governments regulatory authority to enforce rules for noise, advertising, preventing nuisances, inspections, and dwelling capacity limits. I dont want this legislation unintendedly to create a further gap, a further erosion of our housing supply.. As the city's zoning administrator, David Weston, told The Detroit News when a similar bill was being debated a few years ago: We dont allow (some short-term rentals). endobj The bills define short-term rentals as housing available for no more than 30 days. Senate Bill 446 is sponsored by Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, and House Bill 4722 is sponsored by Sarah Lightner, R-Springport. The substitute states short-term rentals cannot be zoned out of existence, but allows local ordinances to regulate noise, traffic, advertising and capacity. `>30@`c`4!III$&Wr00330p."p FH Want to see more local news? <> If you can find one, it's likely going to cost you. Let the people in the community make the decisions for the community.. Updated: 8:50 AM MST March 8, 2021. document.currentScript.parentNode.insertBefore(trinityScript, document.currentScript); Two Michigan House and Senate committees have endorsed legislation that would prevent local governments from banning short-term rentals, and it awaits approval by the full chambers of the Legislature. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 446. Bill authors are adamant that the. endstream endobj startxref local_offer Tag. In response, Lightner penned a substitute to the House bill. It [HB 4722] certainly is very restrictive to local governments with regards to short-term rentals in my opinion, he said. Theres a big question about how much of our ordinance is not going to be enforceable if this house bill becomes law, said Haeussler. Of Michigans 533 cities and villages, not one has a full short-term rental ban on the books, Gilmartin said. MML says Lansing outright prohibiting local government from banning STRs statewide is . . He says Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722 would remove the gray area and prevent any municipality from banning short-term residential rentals. A municipality could still limit the quantity of short-term rental units owned by an individual or restrict the total number of short-term rentals as a percentage of all residences. Latest Bill Text See all bill texts. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams. This resolution was shared with Governor Whitmer, Rep. Markkanen, State Sen. McBroom, and several other members of the Michigan legislature. Concerns around rentals eating up an already low housing supply are also at the forefront, Gilmartin said. The bill specifies that short-term rentals would be subject to parameters required for other commercial uses in a residential district. The letter, co-signed by over 15 organizations, detailed issues with the proposed language and reiterated our pledge of being focused on finding sensible solutions that represent a true compromise. MTA believes locally elected township boards are best positioned to balance the unique needs of their community when addressing zoning issues and to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents, vacation visitors and renters. The Michigan Legislature is right to promote private property rights and the economic activity that comes with it. House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446 are a good balance May 27, 2021 Font size: 75% 125% By Jarrett Skorup Two Michigan House and Senate committees have endorsed legislation that would prevent local governments from banning short-term rentals, and it awaits approval by the full chambers of the Legislature. js.id = id; Related: Lawmakers look to stop cities from banning short-term rentals, but some say they add to housing shortage. The Michigan Municipal League (MML) opposes the bill backed by GOP lawmakers, Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722, which aim to stop governments from banning STRs. While both bills remain on their respective chamber floors ready for action, we are hopeful over the summer that work will be done to find a true, sensible compromise to regulating short-term vacation rentals. } Who gains from commercial interests getting full access to our residential homes for revenue generating short-term rentals? The House bill 4722 was passed in October and a similar version in Senate bill 446, hasn't yet been voted on by the full Senate. Blog Brian Westrin, the general counsel with the Michigan Realtors Association, said it feels good to the homeowner, too. Posted on July 2, 2021 by Local governments and their lobbyists are opposed to the legislation, as they are to anything that limits their powers, even when it means more freedom for individuals. Secondarily, I am concerned about what [the bill] is going to do to neighborhoods in Hancock, Haeussler continued. Still, the passage of HB 4722 has raised the ire of Michigans hospitality industry. "Folks that are renting in the area, we want to make sure that those homes are safe for people there, so we do regular inspections. About Post Author Andre Ash, Digital Anchor Two senators, including the Senate president pro tempore . Who loses? Thats just my philosophy,, The people making decisions should be the people who live in your community., Secondarily, I am concerned about what [the bill] is going to do to neighborhoods in Hancock,, Theres a big question about how much of our ordinance is not going to be enforceable if this house bill becomes law,, Are we going to be able to hold landlords, whether its short-term or long-term, to some kind of baseline building maintenance code?, Why is the House of Representatives claiming that if youre renting something, a dwelling, that thats not a commercial use of property?, If youre selling me something and Im buying it from you, you cant tell me that were not participating in a commercial act., Theres just all kinds of headaches that this creates, depending on how your municipality has tried to handle residential rentals,, Let the people in the community make the decisions for the community.. Further, rental properties would no longer have to abide by local regulationsuch as inspections and licensingunless the same requirements are applied to all owner-occupied residential property as well. Councilor John Haeussler of Hancock. Although the bills main focus is short term rentals, its language is not limited to short-term rentals alone. Our hotel industry had been hit really, really hard during COVID, she said. xnFI:N}c;,ytL/.bt9D(UX*^8=v~==n>eqST~ r!Ki.f? Stephens said allowing property owners to bypass important steps in the renting process like inspections could be dangerous. hb```c``e`f` @1 xwa Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Two bills House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446 would eliminate your township's ability to do so. endstream endobj 112 0 obj <. Jarrett Skorup and Derk Wilcox | Senate Mar 06, 2023: Hearing Scheduled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee. Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Michigan has only recovered 83.2% of its hospitality jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last few years, the City of Hancock has been working to create a rental registration ordinance to keep track of residential rental properties in the city, ensure that they are safe and up to code, and address noise, trespassing, and other complaints. Michigan residents deserve better. The state legislators who introduced the bills did not respond to requests for comment. Tweets by @MMLeague The bills remove local governments' ability to outright. Why is the House of Representatives claiming that if youre renting something, a dwelling, that thats not a commercial use of property? he wondered. MTA outreach opposing preemption of local zoning over short-term rentals, 512 Westshire Dr. Lansing, MI 48917Phone: 517.321.6467 Fax: 517.321.8908, Health Coverage: Municipal Benefit Services, Joint press release in response to House committee reporting of HB 4722. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. All rights reserved (About Us). Stephens said it could be beneficial to a few people, but not to most. }(document, "script", "twitter-wjs"); On Wednesday, the Senate and House both adjorned without any movement of the highly opposed short-term rental preemption legislation, senate bill 446 and house bill 4722. The city even prosecuted a homeowner for engaging in a short-term rental. The substitutes would keep short-term rentals from being zoned out of existence, but would not stop local ordinances from regulating noise, traffic, advertising and capacity. Grand Rapids needs to add more than 9,000 housing units over the next four years to keep up with demand, city manager Mark Washington said. With more, Stephens worries that property values would skyrocket, benefiting a few property owners but making the city less affordable for everyone else. !{yYur^SC#g_D \uEd$\m`TBmYp]pkHRCLPxUz&B~h!w= E]~/Yz-#@9x{"r8 Pressroom Each side says the other wants governmental overreach. Donate "Its a month-to-month lease and you dont have to do re-inspection. Earlier this week, the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA), released results of a recent statewide survey they conducted demonstrating strong voter preference for retaining local control of short-term rental properties. A June 2021 survey of 400 registered Michigan voters conducted by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association (MRLA) indicated that 89% of respondents were concerned that the removal of local control over short-term rentals would result in higher housing costs, increased crime, and fewer homes for residents. GENERAL BILL by Bracy. | 3 0 obj Additionally, Rigterink takes issue with how the substitute handles zoning, saying allowing nuisance ordinances is a reactive instead of proactive solution to problems that may arise with renters. Locals are using zoning to prevent nuisances she said. Last week, Rep. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, and Rep. Jack OMalley, R-Lake Ann, proposed House Bill 4985. House Senate B ill: 88R 873 872 871 87R 86R 851 85R 84R 833 832 831 83R 821 82R 811 81R 80R 793 792 791 79R 784 783 782 781 78R 77R 76R 75R 74R 73R 724 723 722 721 72R 716 715 714 713 712 711 71R Actions History Text It is a tone-deaf handout to mostly out-of-state corporations that will erode neighborhoods, increase crime and cost jobs, Winslow said. Bill author Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, acknowledged that hotels are still struggling to recover from pandemic lulls, but argued that the bill gives travelers more lodging options, which is an overall gain for the states tourism industry. May 14, 2021. On Wednesday, the Senate and House both adjorned without any movement of the highly opposed short-term rental preemption legislation, senate bill 446 and house bill 4722. On Wednesday, the Senate and House both adjorned without any movement of the highly opposed short-term rental preemption legislation, senate bill 446 and house bill 4722. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts. The lakeshore community tourism industry is busier than ever, but Caine pointed out, they need permanent residents to work full-time so vacationers can play. 2023 Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan Supreme Court, Lawmakers Have the Chance to Straighten Out Short-Term Rental Issues. HB 4722 would still allow local governments to enforce some regulation on rental properties. The average Airbnb host in Michigan made $5,300 in 2020. %PDF-1.7 Summary Documents . 137 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2410CCDF02964846848770321587A500>]/Index[122 35]/Info 121 0 R/Length 79/Prev 158412/Root 123 0 R/Size 157/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream House Bill 4722, along with its companion Senate Bill 446, has been making its way through the Legislature for several months. | Cu/_/UR du6f>QB8^)=8|9K:}9. Effective Date: 7/1/2021. New Buffalo currently has a moratorium, and officials there are pushing restrictions that would essentially ban Airbnb for many people because of how costly the required insurance and local regulations would be. Who loses? 72 percent of voters support legislation that creates a more level regulatory playing field between short term rentals and hotels, while preventing local government from banning short term rentals, but allowing them to continue to control them. Text for S.446 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to provide the President with authority to enter into certain plurilateral trade agreements with benefits only applying to signatories of those agreements, and for other purposes. Among the states more than 1,200 townships, the league only found one with a ban in place. If House bill 4722 or Senate bill 446 pass, short-term rental rules would become the same in every district and East Lansing would need to allow them. Michigans hotel industry remains in a weakened state from a pandemic that is still presenting very real challenges to its survival 18 months later, he said. Local government officials never like having their powers restricted. What you may not have known is there is a legislative battle playing out in Michigan over property rights and municipal rights over short-term rentals, like Airbnb. Thank you to everyone who has been diligently engaging lawmakers on this issue. Senate Bill 446, which mirrors HB 4722, has not been voted on in the Senate. trinityScript.setAttribute('fetchpriority', 'high'); Senate Bill 77 . Members Only Briefs Legislator Guidebook Ohio Government Websites; Site Search. - Amendments made by the House will be blue, such as: House amended text. Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, who authored S.B. Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League legislative associate, called the substitutes laughable as a solution. MTA needs you to contact yourstate lawmakersto share your opposition to House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446 preempting local zoning on rental properties in residential zones. There were 50 active short-term rentals in East Lansing during the first quarter of 2021, according to data from the website airdna.co. Regulate the practices of roofing contractors [ Show Long Title] To amend sections 4722.01, 4722.03, 4722.06, 4722.07, and 4722.08 and . These local efforts should not be undermined and replaced with a one-size-fits-all approach from the state. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. The bills will preempt your township's local zoning authority to regulate short-term rentals. Stephens said these bills are putting every city in the same boat. Under the bill, local governments could limit the number of rental properties a host owns, but the limit cannot be fewer than two. | CEO and Executive Director Dan Gilmartin released a statement shortly after the bills passage calling it an attack on families and the communities they call home.. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. House Bill 4722 was not on the Oct. 26 agenda, but an amended version passed 55-48 after the GOP-controlled House stayed in session past 2 a.m. Oct. 27. Theres a simple way to strike a balance between the rights of people who wish to rent their property on a short-term basis and the desire of their neighbors for tranquility. 2021 Senate Bill 446: Regulate "Airbnb" type rentals Introduced by Sen. Aric Nesbitt R-Lawton on May 13, 2021 To prohibit local governments from using zoning laws to ban property owners renting out a home or condo for vacation or short-term rentals, including owners who use services like Airbnb. - Amendments made by the Senate will be red, such as: Senate amended text. Toilet paper wasnt the only shortage caused by the pandemic. Bill tracking in Michigan - SB 446 (2021-2022 legislative session) - FastDemocracy Introduced May 13, 2021 Passed Senate Passed House Signed into Law SB 446 Michigan Senate Bill Did you know we offer free bill tracking in Congress and 50 states, and a great mobile app? Im concerned about the enforcement of our own ordinances and how theyre going to fit within this. Earlier on Tuesday, senators passed the bill on a 16-14 party-line vote. State legislators are looking to force local governments to ease restrictions on short-term rentals, but the Michigan Municipal League says the one-size fits all bills will hurt residents more than theyll help tourism. Imagine renting out your home for the weekend and then getting charged criminally because the city says your home isn't zoned as a rental. Cities want the ability to over-regulate how people use their own property. The proposed legislation is supported by the Michigan Realtors and the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Rules of the House; Senate Seat Requirements; House Seat Requirements . EAST LANSING, Mich. Two bills moving through the state House and Senate would stop local governments from banning short-term rentals like those leased through Airbnb or VRBO. It could also regulate noise, traffic, advertising, or any other conditions that may create a nuisance.. In an interview with the Gazette, Councilor Haeussler discussed the bill and its implications for the City of Hancock. Signed by Governor Oct 04, 2021. While action on SB 446 wasn't anticipated, the house bill was heavily pushed to be taken up throughout the day for a vote. The Michigan Municipal League (MML) opposes the bill backed by GOP lawmakers, Senate Bill 446 and House Bill 4722, which aim to stop governments from banning STRs. ^y_}55(Ds r5Dx4* var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], City leaders are noticing the boom and some are concerned about the growth. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, stop Michigan communities from outright banning short-term rentals, short-term rentals through services like VRBO, Airbnb and Homestay.
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