2017 House Bill 5325

Let local business subsidy entities tax residences

Introduced in the House

Dec. 6, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Chris Afendoulis (R-73)

To expand the power to tax granted to local authorities created to deliver direct and indirect subsidies to business property owners in areas dubbed “principal shopping districts” and “business improvement districts,” by letting them impose property taxes styled as “special assessments” on home and residential property owners. Under current law residential property is excluded from the levies these entities are authorized to impose.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Jan. 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

May 16, 2018

Passed in the House 76 to 32 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 17, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

To expand the power to tax granted to local authorities created to deliver direct and indirect subsidies to business property owners in areas dubbed “principal shopping districts” and “business improvement districts,” by letting them impose property taxes styled as “special assessments” on home and residential property owners. Under current law residential property is excluded from the levies these entities are authorized to impose.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018