2015 House Bill 4388 / 2016 Public Act 319

Authorize 3-mill "sinking fund" tax for school security and computers

Introduced in the House

March 25, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Mike McCready (R-40)

To allow school districts to impose a 3 mill property tax for 10 years for a “sinking fund” that can be used to buy computer equipment, software and security equipment. Under current law schools can levy up to 5 mills for 20 years for a much narrower range of uses.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 7, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To also allow sinking fund tax money to be used for school buses.

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 8, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 20, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow school districts to impose a 3 mill property tax for 10 years for a “sinking fund” that can be used to buy computer equipment, software and security equipment. Under current law schools can levy up to 5 mills for 20 years for a much narrower range of uses.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2016