2019 Senate Bill 47 / Public Act 116

Give tax breaks for household “alternative energy” installations

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Tom Barrett (R-24)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 16, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level. Senate Bill 48 extends the same tax break to commercial entities, capped at systems valued at $80,000 or less.

Received in the House

June 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 19, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 8, 2019

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level. Senate Bill 48 extends the same tax break to commercial entities, capped at systems valued at $80,000 or less.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 10, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 14, 2019