2010 Senate Bill 1147 / Public Act 144

Revise “supportive housing” tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 23, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To revise details of a state program that authorizes tax breaks for non-profit entities that provide “supportive housing” for low income disabled individuals. The bill would establish certain standards for what constitutes a “housing unit,” prohibit certain tax break denial appeals, cap the number of new tax breaks at 250 per year, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 15, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

June 22, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 23, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 23, 2010

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

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 28, 2010

Passed in the House 94 to 4 (details)

To revise details of a state program that authorizes tax breaks for non-profit entities that provide “supportive housing” for low income disabled individuals. The bill would establish certain standards for what constitutes a “housing unit,” prohibit certain tax break denial appeals, cap the number of new tax breaks at 250 per year, and more.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 3, 2010