2022 Senate Bill 821 / Public Act 102

Let joint emergency services borrow, tax and spend on property and equipment

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 19, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To permit local governments that have created joint emergency services agencies including fire departments to impose new property taxes and incur long term debt (sell bonds) to acquire buildings and equipment if local voters approve.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Feb. 1, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 10, 2022

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

March 23, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 25, 2022

Passed in the House 93 to 14 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

The vote by which the House passed the bill.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the House 93 to 14 (details)

To permit local governments that have created joint emergency services agencies including fire departments to impose new property taxes and incur long term debt (sell bonds) to acquire buildings and equipment if local voters approve.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 14, 2022