2011 House Bill 4909

Revise local tax increase election timetable

Introduced in the House

Sept. 7, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Sharon Tyler (R-78)

To change the time between when a township board votes to impose a new property tax, and the first date on which the popular election required for such local tax hikes may be held. Under current law, there must be 70 days until the election. The bill would change the earliest election date to “the 12th Tuesday” after the board vote. The election also must be on one of the four regular statewide election days (the fourth Tuesday in February, or the Tuesday after the first Monday in either May, August, or November).

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections

Nov. 1, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 29, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 30, 2011

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 1, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections