2018 House Bill 5680

Tax breaks for household “alternative energy” installations

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018