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2018 House Bill 5422: Authorize “refundable” $100 senior income tax credit
Introduced by Rep. Jim Tedder R-Clarkston on January 16, 2018
To authorize a $100 refundable tax exemption against the state income tax for individuals aged 62 and above. “Refundable” means the state will send the individual a check for the amount that the credit exceeds his or her tax liability. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Tax Policy Committee on January 16, 2018
Reported in the House on January 24, 2018
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Shane Hernandez R-Port Huron on January 25, 2018
To not make the exemption "refundable".
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on January 25, 2018
Received in the Senate on January 30, 2018
Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on January 30, 2018
Reported in the Senate on February 6, 2018
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on June 12, 2018