Introduced
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To repeal a law that allows county commissions to impose a 0.5 mill property tax without a vote of the people for trade expositions, tourism promotion or to advertise the county’s “agricultural advantages.” Washtenaw County would be exempted, as it appears to be the only county that currently imposes this tax.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 73 to 37 (details)
To revise a law that allows counties to impose a 0.5 mill property tax for trade expositions, tourism promotion or to advertise the county’s “agricultural advantages.” The law was passed before the 1978 Headlee amendment required voter approval of local millages, and the bill would change the law to require this, with a renewal vote required every five years going forward.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)
To revise a law that allows counties to impose a 0.5 mill property tax without a vote of the people for trade expositions, tourism promotion or to advertise the county’s “agricultural advantages.” The law was passed before the 1978 Headlee amendment required voter approval of local millages, and the bill would change the law to require voter approval, with a renewal vote required every five years.
