2020 Senate Bill 1153

Exempt certain goods-handling system from personal property tax

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To exempt from the “personal property tax” levied on business tools and equipment a “fully automated consumer goods handling system,” which is defined in the bill in a way that suggests it may benefit a particular company.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Dec. 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 62 to 44 (details)

To exempt from the “personal property tax” levied on business tools and equipment a “fully automated consumer goods handling system,” which is defined in the bill in a way that suggests it may benefit a particular company.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020