2017 House Bill 4336 / Public Act 122

Ban multi-state ‘principle residence’ tax exemption

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kim LaSata (R-79)

To make it a crime to claim a principal residence property tax exemption in Michigan while claiming a substantially similar exemption on property in another state. Violations would be subject to up to a year in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

June 7, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 26, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 27, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To make it a crime to claim a principal residence property tax exemption in Michigan while claiming a substantially similar exemption on property in another state. Violations would be subject to up to a year in prison.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 5, 2017