2003 Senate Bill 586 / Public Act 114

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To allow the Department of Treasury to divulge facts or information obtained in connection with tax collection if the release is required for proper administration of property tax law. Under current law, the information may only be divulged if the release is required for proper administration of taxes other than the property tax, or pursuant to a judicial order.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

June 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow the Department of Treasury to divulge facts or information obtained in connection with tax collection if the release is required for proper administration of property tax law. Under current law, the information may only be divulged if the release is required for proper administration of taxes other than the property tax, or pursuant to a judicial order. See also SB 520, which would establish an audit process to ensure that property owners do not claim homestead property tax exemptions on more than one property.

Received in the House

June 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 26, 2003

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow the Department of Treasury to divulge facts or information obtained in connection with tax collection if the release is required for proper administration of property tax law. Under current law, the information may only be divulged if the release is required for proper administration of taxes other than the property tax, or pursuant to a judicial order. See also SB 520, which would establish an audit process to ensure that property owners do not claim homestead property tax exemptions on more than one property.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 24, 2003