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House approves conveyance of vacant Standish prison property for local reuse
Summary
Lawmakers passed a bill authorizing transfer of a state‑owned former prison in Standish, citing reuse opportunities for mental‑health, housing and community needs; the bill cleared the House after two floor amendments and a recorded vote.
The Michigan House on June 11 passed House Bill 4011, authorizing the Department of Technology, Management and Budget to convey or transfer a state‑owned property in Arenac County (the former Standish prison), after consideration of floor amendments and a roll‑call vote of 62 yeas to 47 nays.
Representative Hoadley, who spoke in support of the legislation, described the former Standish prison as a long‑vacant facility that once provided local employment. Hoadley…
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