2007 Senate Bill 886 / 2008 Public Act 243

Authorize homestead property tax break exception for active military

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To allow a member of the military on active duty to lease out his or her home while away and still claim the Proposal A principle residence (homestead) tax exemption on the property.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2008

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.

Consideration postponed

June 12, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 27, 2008

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To allow a member of the military on active duty to lease out his or her home while away and still claim the Proposal A principle residence (homestead) tax exemption on the property.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 17, 2008