Introduced
by
To expand the definition of a “facility” eligible for property tax abatements under the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act to include an existing residential structure purchased by December 31, 1997, that has one or two units, one of which is occupied by an owner as his or her principal residence. This would have the result of lowering principal residence property taxes in selected neighborhoods of certain cities, including Detroit, if the local governments choose to do it.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
To narrow the scope of the bill to only allow the tax breaks in Detroit and cities with a population less than 175,000 in Wayne County.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To allow the tax break in a city that is a county seat.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 101 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Finance
