{"id":12791,"date":"2026-05-08T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/?p=12791"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:59:26","slug":"act-now-zoning-preemption-bills-posted-for-committee-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/2026\/05\/08\/act-now-zoning-preemption-bills-posted-for-committee-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Act Now! Zoning Preemption Bills Posted for Committee Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A major legislative effort to upend community-led decision-making will be before the House Government Operations Committee next Thursday (May 14). The Committee will be taking testimony on House Bill 5529-5532 and 5581-5585.<\/p>\n

The bill package, championed by Representative Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) and Representative Joe Aragona (R-Clinton Township), would significantly restrict local authority by preempting local decision-making on key zoning issues, including duplexes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), minimum setbacks, lot sizes, and dwelling unit sizes.<\/p>\n

Your legislator needs to hear directly from you with a clear message that this legislation cannot pass.<\/strong> Reach out with the following message:<\/p>\n

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  1. Oppose House Bills 5529-5532 and 5581-5585.<\/li>\n
  2. As local government, we stand united in our effort to protect local decision-making and to reject efforts that would preempt local governance in favor of sweeping state mandates.<\/li>\n
  3. Real housing solutions require collaboration, flexibility, and trust in the people and institutions closest to the work, not policies that erode local voices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Additionally, if you haven\u2019t already, add your signature and join our effort to protect local decision-making. Local government leaders, both elected and non-elected, within every Michigan community are encouraged to submit.<\/p>\n

    Join us in opposition!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Sign Letter of Opposition\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

    Summary of the Legislative Bill Package<\/strong><\/p>\n