2005 Senate Bill 803 / 2006 Public Act 633

Specify alternative energy systems subject to business equipment tax

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 6, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To specify that fuel cell energy systems, photovoltaic energy systems, and wind energy systems are subject to personal property tax. Personal property tax is a tax on the tools and equipment of a business and is levied at the same rate as regular property taxes on real property (land and buildings). Several state laws authorize granting various personal property tax breaks to particular companies.

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

May 2, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 11, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 16, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 17, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To specify that fuel cell energy systems, photovoltaic energy systems, and wind energy systems are subject to personal property tax. Personal property tax is a tax on the tools and equipment of a business and is levied at the same rate as regular property taxes on real property (land and buildings). Several state laws authorize granting various personal property tax breaks to particular companies, and the bill would make these systems eligible for such tax breaks.

Received in the House

May 17, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To specify that fuel cell energy systems, photovoltaic energy systems, and wind energy systems are subject to personal property tax. Personal property tax is a tax on the tools and equipment of a business and is levied at the same rate as regular property taxes on real property (land and buildings). Several state laws authorize granting various personal property tax breaks to particular companies, and the bill would make these systems eligible for such tax breaks.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006