2011 House Bill 5178 / 2012 Public Act 135

Revise property tax “poverty exemption” detail

Introduced in the House

Nov. 28, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To revise the requirement that a person who applies for property tax “poverty” exemption must provide federal and state income tax returns, to allow someone who is not required to file income tax returns to instead submit an affidavit stating this. These tax exemptions are granted at the discretion of local tax officials.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Jan. 25, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2012

Passed in the House 94 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 1, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To revise the requirement that a person who applies for property tax “poverty” exemption must provide federal and state income tax returns, to allow someone who is not required to file income tax returns to instead submit an affidavit stating this. These tax exemptions are granted at the discretion of local tax officials.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 16, 2012