2018 House Bill 6053 / Public Act 541

Revise personal property tax detail

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Albert (R-86)

To modify the penalty on companies for filing an “essential services assessment” late. This refers to a complex system of exemptions and subsidies against local property taxes that are levied on business tools and equipment (called the “personal property tax”). This system was enacted in in 2012 as an effort to phase out this tax.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 6, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To modify the penalty on companies for filing an “essential services assessment” late. This refers to a complex system of exemptions and subsidies against local property taxes that are levied on business tools and equipment (called the “personal property tax”). This system was enacted in in 2012 as an effort to phase out this tax.

Received in the House

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018