2016 House Bill 5526 / Public Act 108

Revise details of tax on business equipment (personal property tax)

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-30)

To revise details of the definition of “personal property,” meaning business tools and equipment that are subject to property tax, and of exemptions related to this, along with details of the procedures and forms used in collecting this tax. This relates to the complex system of exemptions and state subsidies to local governments enacted as part of attempts by the last two legislatures to phase out this tax.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

April 20, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To revise details of the definition of “personal property,” meaning business tools and equipment that are subject to property tax, and of exemptions related to this, along with details of the procedures and forms used in collecting this tax.

Received in the Senate

April 21, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Finance

April 28, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the definition of “personal property,” meaning business tools and equipment that are subject to property tax, and of exemptions related to this, along with details of the procedures and forms used in collecting this tax.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 5, 2016