2011 House Bill 4631

Authorize Special Olympics association tax checkoff

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To allow an individual to choose to automatically contribute $5 or more from his or her state income tax refund to provide grants to the Special Olympics Michigan association. The checkoff would have the effect of reducing the amount of a person’s tax refund. A person not receiving a refund could use his or her tax return to contribute to the program.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 16, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2012

Motion by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

The motion passed by voice vote

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations