2011 House Bill 4966 / Public Act 180

Corporate Income Tax “cleanup” package

Introduced in the House

Sept. 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Mark Ouimet (R-52)

To change the homestead income tax credit for seniors with less than $21,000 by establishing a sliding scale for applying a total “household resources” cap on the credit. Reportedly this change is favorable for taxpayers with “household resources” between $6000 and $21,000.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 14, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2011

Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

To eliminate a "household resources" cap on the state income tax homestead property tax credit.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Sept. 21, 2011

Passed in the House 66 to 42 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2011

Sept. 28, 2011

Amendment offered by Sen. Virgil Smith (D-4)

Eliminate a "household resources" cap on the state income tax homestead property tax credit.

The amendment failed 18 to 20 (details)

Amendment offered by Sen. John Gleason (D-27)

To authorize an income tax credit for home improvements of benefit to the disabled.

The amendment failed 14 to 24 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

To change the homestead income tax credit for seniors with less than $21,000 by establishing a sliding scale for applying a total “household resources” cap on the credit. Reportedly this change is favorable for taxpayers with “household resources” between $6000 and $21,000.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 11, 2011