2005 House Bill 4369 / Public Act 210

Tax breaks for certain older shopping malls

Introduced in the House

Feb. 22, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Fran Amos (R-43)

To authorize the creation of local commercial rehabilitation districts by local governments in high-vacancy commercial districts (such as older shopping malls like Summit Place Mall in Oakland County), in which owners of commercial structures would be eligible for reduced property tax rates. Essentially, if a mall is renovated, the property tax would be frozen for up to 10 years at the level it was before the renovation.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 27, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 29, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 5, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 6, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Nov. 1, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 3, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize the creation of local commercial rehabilitation districts by local governments in high-vacancy commercial districts (such as older shopping malls like Summit Place Mall in Oakland County), in which owners of commercial structures would be eligible for reduced property tax rates. Essentially, if a mall is renovated, the property tax would be frozen for up to 10 years at the level it was before the renovation.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 17, 2005