2015 Senate Bill 606 / 2016 Public Act 144

Expand homestead tax exemption to deployed military

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-16)

To extend the principal residence exemption from property tax mills levied by local school districts for operating purposes, so it can be claimed by military service members who are temporarily residing elsewhere due to military deployment.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Feb. 4, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0

Received in the House

Feb. 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 27, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To extend the principal residence exemption from property tax mills levied by local school districts for operating purposes, so it can be claimed by military service members who are temporarily residing elsewhere due to military deployment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 6, 2016