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Committee advances bill extending Michigan–Indiana border remonumentation and allowing county surveyors on commission
Summary
The House Committee on Government Operations voted to report Senate Bill 595 H-1 to the full House with a recommendation after adopting Representative Harris’s substitute, which would allow professional surveyors residing in adjacent counties to serve on the Michigan–Indiana State Commission and extend the commission’s deadline.
The House Committee on Government Operations voted to report Senate Bill 595 H-1 to the full House with a recommendation after adopting Representative Harris’s substitute, which would allow professional surveyors residing in adjacent counties to serve on the Michigan–Indiana State Commission and extend the commission’s deadline.
Supporters told the committee the measure is aimed at completing a long-running effort to remonument the Michigan–Indiana border, work officials say has not had a full, modern survey since the early 1800s. Senator Lindsey, who testified in support, said the issue creates everyday problems — from confusing sales-tax obligations for businesses to residents having…
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