2005 Senate Bill 530 / Public Act 339

Authorize local homestead property tax reductions

Introduced in the Senate

May 24, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To allow local governments to give temporary property tax breaks to those who bought a principle residence between 1999 and 2005 in certain neighborhoods designated as neighborhood enterprise zones. The tax breaks could last from six to 15 years.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that allows counties to limit the size of the proposed zones.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 13, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4546, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4546 would transfer the management of the Detroit water and sewer system to a regional authority. Reportedly the amendment was offered to make a political point unrelated to either bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To remove the tie-bar to House Bill 4546, after the political point was made.

The amendment passed 56 to 50 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

Consideration postponed

Dec. 14, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2005