2015 House Bill 5051 / 2016 Public Act 251

Repeal obsolete laws

Introduced in the House

Nov. 4, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Edward Canfield (R-84)

To repeal an obsolete law that governs the collection of “specific taxes,” which are generally an alternative to property taxes that is created to accomplish some specific governmental purpose. This is now covered under regular property tax collection laws. The bill is part of a package consisting of House Bills 5050 to 5060.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Jan. 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 25, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To repeal an obsolete law that governs the collection of “specific taxes,” which are generally an alternative to property taxes that is created to accomplish some specific governmental purpose. This is now covered under regular property tax collection laws. The bill is part of a package consisting of House Bills 5050 to 5060.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2016