2008 House Bill 6493 / Public Act 456

Authorize "supportive housing property” property tax exemption

Introduced in the House

Sept. 23, 2008

Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Sept. 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

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 This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.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

Substitute offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

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

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 18, 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.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

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

Passed in the House 92 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008