2008 House Bill 6492 / Public Act 455

Authorize "supportive housing property” property tax exemption

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joe Hune (R-47)

To exempt "supportive housing property” from the 18 mills of property taxes schools are allowed to levy for operational expenses. "Supportive housing property” is defined as property developed by a nonprofit organization for low and moderate income individuals eligible for government mental health benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Sept. 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To exempt "supportive housing property” from the 18 mills of property taxes schools are allowed to levy for operational expenses. "Supportive housing property” is defined as property developed by a nonprofit organization for low and moderate income individuals eligible for government mental health benefits.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008