2013 House Bill 4208 / Public Act 245

Revise “resort district” tax and infrastructure law

Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Dale Zorn (R-56)

To revise a state law that lets local governments create “resort districts” in a waterfront area. These have the power to impose up to three mills in extra property tax on property owners in the district; borrow money for roads, sewers, flood control, streetlights and garbage collection; and use the increased tax revenue to make the debt service payments on these loans. The bill would revise details of the “district’s” board membership.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

June 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise a state law that lets local governments create “resort districts” in a waterfront area. These have the power to impose up to three mills in extra property tax on property owners in the district; borrow money for roads, sewers, flood control, streetlights and garbage collection; and use the increased tax revenue to make the debt service payments on these loans. The bill would revise details of the “district’s” board membership, requiring two of the members be residents.

Received in the Senate

June 20, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Dec. 10, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise a state law that lets local governments create “resort districts” in a waterfront area. These have the power to impose up to three mills in extra property tax on property owners in the district; borrow money for roads, sewers, flood control, streetlights and garbage collection; and use the increased tax revenue to make the debt service payments on these loans. The bill would revise details of the “district’s” board membership, requiring two of the members be residents.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2013