2011 House Bill 4860 / 2012 Public Act 382

Increase penalty for not reporting property transfer

Introduced in the House

July 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To increase the penalty for failing to notify the appropriate government agencies of a transfer of real property (for property tax assessment purposes). The bill would increase potential fines from a maximum of $200 to 1 percent of the sale price per day (starting 45 days after to the sale), up to a maximum of 25 percent of the sale price.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 9, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

To adopt a version that proposes reduced penalties, and which applies only to industrial and commercial property.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To increase the penalty for failing to notify the appropriate government agencies of a transfer of industrial and commercial property (for property tax assessment purposes). The bill would increase potential fines from a maximum of $200 to $1,000, and $20,000 if the property sale price is more than $100 milion.

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalty for failing to notify the appropriate government agencies of a transfer of industrial and commercial property (for property tax assessment purposes). The bill would increase potential fines from a maximum of $200 to $1,000, and $20,000 if the property sale price is more than $100 milion.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 18, 2012