2003 House Bill 4872 / Public Act 199

Introduced in the House

June 19, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To provide an exception to the time limit for filing a neighborhood enterprise zone property tax abatement. The bill is worded in such a way that it only applies to 17 residences in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Under current law, structures in an enterprise zone can qualify for property tax reductions if they apply before a building permit is issued. The bill would allow the owners of these particular residences to qualify for a tax abatement.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 25, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 28, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 30, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To provide an exception to the time limit for filing a neighborhood enterprise zone property tax abatement. The bill is worded in such a way that it only applies to 17 residences in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Under current law, structures in an enterprise zone can qualify for property tax reductions if they apply before a building permit is issued. The bill would allow the owners of these particular residences to qualify for a tax abatement.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 14, 2003