2024 House Bill 6160

Property tax: other; locally adopted cap on a local unit’s own authority to levy a property tax millage; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 34f.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill prohibits local governments in Michigan from enforcing property tax caps that automatically reduce fixed millage rates, rendering any such existing caps void and unenforceable.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-94) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Julie Brixie (D-73), Brenda Carter (D-53), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Stephanie Young (D-16), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Felicia Brabec (D-33) and Kara Hope (D-74)

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 12, 2024

Discharged from committee

Dec. 13, 2024

Passed in the House 56 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote