2012 Senate Bill 1021 / Public Act 603

Increase state property tax payments to local governments

Introduced in the Senate

March 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To index to inflation the $2 per acre the state pays to local governments as “payment in lieu of (property) taxes” (PILT) on state-owned land in their jurisdictions.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 19, 2012

Substitute offered

To increase from $2 per acre to $4 per acre the amount the state pays to pay local governments as “payment in lieu of (property) taxes” (PILT) on state-owned land in their jurisdictions, plus another $1 per acre for "enhanced recreational opportunities." The amounts would be indexed to inflation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 27, 2012

Substitute offered by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To increase the amount to $4 per acre, vs. raising it $5.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 13 (details)

To increase from $2 per acre to $4 per acre the amount the state pays to local governments as “payment in lieu of (property) taxes” (PILT) on state-owned land in their jurisdictions, and index it to inflation.

Received in the House

Nov. 27, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2012

Substitute offered

To delay and phase-in the proposed increase.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 92 to 18 (details)

To increase from $2 per acre to $4 per acre the amount the state pays to local governments as “payment in lieu of (property) taxes” (PILT) on state-owned land in their jurisdictions starting in 2015, and index it to inflation.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 25 to 13 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012