2003 Senate Bill 129 / Public Act 126

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To replace references to “homestead” in the revised school code with the term “principle residence.” See Senate Bill 133.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 11, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

March 12, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute removes from the School Code definitions of various types of property subject to taxation, and instead simply refers to the definitions used in the General Property Tax Act, as amended by Senate Bill 133. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 13, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 18, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 2, 2003

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To replace references to “homestead” in the revised school code with the term “principle residence.” See Senate Bill 133.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 31, 2003