2016 Senate Bill 979

Authorize .5 mill Flint property tax for spending and subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

May 24, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D-27)

To authorize new government “municipal recovery and development authorities” with the power to impose property taxes, incur government debt, grant subsidies and spend money in ways and for specific purposes that are not specified in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 20, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize creation of a new Flint authority with the power to impose a 15 year 0.5 mill local property tax, and use the money for unspecified government spending and subsidies to business owners.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance