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2008 House Bill 6493: Authorize "supportive housing property” property tax exemption
Public Act 456 of 2008
Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe R- on September 23, 2008
To exempt "supportive housing property” from the 18 mills of property taxes schools are allowed to levy for operational expenses. "Supportive housing property” is defined as property developed by a nonprofit organization for low and moderate income individuals eligible for government mental health benefits. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Intergovernmental, Urban And Regional Affairs Committee on September 23, 2008
Reported in the House on September 24, 2008
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on November 12, 2008
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote in the House on November 12, 2008
Substitute offered by Rep. Barb Byrum D- on November 12, 2008
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.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on November 12, 2008
Received in the Senate on November 13, 2008
Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on November 13, 2008
Reported in the Senate on December 10, 2008
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on December 18, 2008
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.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 18, 2008
Received in the House on December 19, 2008
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on January 9, 2009